Ecuador and Ivory Coast don’t have any time to waste in Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Also in their group is Germany, which thrashed Curacao by a 7-1 score earlier on Sunday.
In one of the most evenly matched group stage matches, one that should be an enjoyable watch, a win by one of these teams would be a huge statement and a huge step toward solid knockout round positioning.
A loss doesn’t doom, but it makes things a whole lot tougher.
Maybe these teams would settle for a draw if that’s how it looks late, but there’s too much attacking talent in these sides for that to happen as an early approach.
Below, you can follow along with the action as the match goes along.
Ecuador vs. Ivory Coast live score
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| HT | 1st Half | 2nd Half | Live score |
| Ecuador | 0 | – | 0 |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | – | 0 |
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Ecuador vs. Ivory Coast box score
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| HT | Ecuador | Ivory Coast |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Shots on goal | 0 | 1 |
| Fouls committed | 3 | 8 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 3 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 0 | 2 |
| Saves | 1 | 0 |
| Expected goals | 0.54 | 0.73 |
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Who scored goals in Ecuador vs. Ivory Coast?
This section will be updated if and when goals have been scored.
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Ecuador vs. Ivory Coast starting 11s
This is how they line up for the Group E match:
Ivory Coast XI: Yahia Fofana; Doué, Agbadou, Singo, Konan; Kessie, Seko Fofana; Pépé, Touré, Diomandé; Wahi
Ecuador XI: Galíndez; Ordóñez, Pacho, Hincapié; Minda, Caicedo, Vite, Franco; Yeboah, Plata; Enner Valencia.
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Who are the goalies in Ecuador-Ivory Coast?
The Ivory Coast starts Yahia Fofana in goal. He plays in Turkey for Caykur Rizespor.
Ecuador starts Hernan Galindez, who plays in Argentina for Club Atletico Huracan.