Ivory Coast and Ecuador Unveil Starting Lineups for World Cup Group E Clash
Ivory Coast Returns to World Cup Spotlight After 12 Years
The Ivory Coast team makes its comeback on football’s biggest stage following a dozen years away. Their first test comes against Ecuador, a squad many see as a surprising contender in this year's tournament.
The Elephants enter the competition riding high on confidence, thanks to three consecutive wins leading up to the event. Their ambition? To reach the knockout phase for the very first time.
Ivory Coast Starting Eleven
Goalkeeper: Y Fofana
Defenders: Doue, Singo, Agbadou, Konan
Midfielders: Y Diomande, Kessie, S Fofana, Toure
Forwards: Pepe, Wahi
Bench players: Adingra, Bonny, Diakite, Diallo, Diomande, Guessand, Guiagon, Inao Oulai, Kone, Kossounou, Lafont (G), Ndicka, Operi, Sangare, Seri
Ecuador’s Lineup for the Group Stage Opener
Starting lineup includes goalkeeper Galindez, defenders Ordonez, Pacho, Hincapie, midfielders Minda, Franco, Caicedo, Vite, and forwards Plata, Valencia, Yeboah.
Substitutes: Alcivar J, Angulo, Arevalo, Caicedo, Castillo, Estupinan, Medina, Paez, Porozo, Preciado, Ramírez(G), Rodríguez, Torres, Valencia A., Valle
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