Ivory Coast made a dramatic entrance into the World Cup on Saturday, defeating Ecuador 1-0 in their Group E opener. Substitute Amad Diallo sealed the victory with a 90th-minute goal, delivering a late winner after a closely contested match where neither side had found the net until the final moments. According to France 24, both teams created clear opportunities throughout, but it was Ivory Coast's clinical finishing in stoppage time that made the difference.

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