Ivory Coast claimed a dramatic 1-0 victory over Ecuador in Group E, with Amad Diallo settling a tightly contested match in the 90th minute. The winger's late strike proved decisive in a game where both sides created chances but neither dominated convincingly. Ivory Coast controlled the second half, registering four shots on goal compared to Ecuador's one, though Ecuador held the edge in possession at 52 percent. Diallo's performance earned him player of the match honors with a rating of 8.3. The result leaves Ivory Coast with three points and Ecuador with one, both teams remaining alive in their pursuit of a top-two finish in Group E. Ivory Coast will look to build momentum, while Ecuador must respond quickly to avoid falling further behind in the group standings.