Ivory Coast - Ecuador: Choose your lineup of the 11 Elephants for this first match at the 2026 World Cup

Ivory Coast faces Ecuador in their first match of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday night. Coach Emerse Faé could field a 4-4-2, with Yahia Fofana in goal, Singo-Agbadou as center-backs, and a midfield of Seko Fofana and Franck Kessié. Up front, Elye Wahi is undroppable, while Nicolas Pépé, Simon Adingra, and AngeYoan Bonny compete for other spots.