Amad’s Last-Gasp Heroics Lift Ivory Coast Past Ecuador in World Cup Thriller
By Lilibeth Rendon PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Just when it seemed destined to end scoreless, Amad Diallo delivered a moment of brilliance in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a dramatic 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a fiercely contested Group E opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a match filled with missed chances, rattled crossbars, and outstanding defensive performances, it was the Manchester United winger who provided the decisive breakthrough, sending the Elephants to the top of the...