The highly anticipated match in Group E of the 2026 World Cup features Côte d’Ivoire taking on Ecuador. Both teams are considered strong contenders and are expected to deliver an exciting performance.
Côte d’Ivoire vs Ecuador: Official Line-ups Announced
Côte d’Ivoire has chosen a 4-4-2 formation for this match. Yahia Fofana will guard the goal, backed by defensive players Guéla Doué, Wilfried Singo, Emmanuel Agbadou, and Ghislain Konan. In the midfield, Franck Kessié partners with Seko Fofana. The wings are occupied by Yan Diomandé and Bazoumana Touré, while Elye Wahi and Nicolas Pépé lead the attack.
Côte d’Ivoire Starting Line-up
- Goalkeeper: Yahia Fofana
- Defenders: Guéla Doué, Wilfried Singo, Emmanuel Agbadou, Ghislain Konan
- Midfielders: Franck Kessié, Seko Fofana
- Forwards: Yan Diomandé, Bazoumana Touré, Elye Wahi, Nicolas Pépé
Ecuador, on the other hand, will line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Hernán Galindez will start in goal, supported by defenders Joël Ordoñez, Willian Pacho, and Piero Hincapié. The midfield features Moises Caicedo and Pedro Vite, flanked by Alan Franco and Alan Minda. Enner Valencia leads the attack, with assistance from Gonzalo Plata and John Yeboah.
Ecuador Starting Line-up
- Goalkeeper: Hernán Galindez
- Defenders: Joël Ordoñez, Willian Pacho, Piero Hincapié
- Midfielders: Moises Caicedo, Pedro Vite
- Wingers: Alan Franco, Alan Minda
- Forward: Enner Valencia
- Support: Gonzalo Plata, John Yeboah
Upcoming Matches
Several matches are scheduled for June 15 and 16:
- June 15:
- Sweden vs Tunisia at 4:00 AM on beIN Sport 1
- Spain vs Cape Verde at 6:00 PM on beIN Sport 1 and M6
- Belgium vs Egypt at 9:00 PM on beIN Sport 1 and M6
- Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay at 12:00 AM on beIN Sport 1 and M6
- June 16:
- Iran vs New Zealand at 3:00 AM on beIN Sport 1
- France vs Senegal at 9:00 PM on beIN Sport 1 and M6
- Iraq vs Norway at 12:00 AM on beIN Sport 1 and M6
