Ivory Coast vs Ecuador: Elephants face a true entry test (15/06/2026)

Ivory Coast face Ecuador at Lincoln Financial Field in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. The Elephants, absent since their loss to Greece in 2014, aim to advance past the group stage for the first time. Ecuador is unbeaten in 19 matches, with a defense that kept 13 clean sheets during that run. This match is crucial in Group E, where Germany is favored.