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Côte d'Ivoire 1 - 0 Ecuador at the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group E · Matchday 1). Full-time result, predicted and confirmed lineups, formations (4-3-3 vs 4-3-3), key players including Evann Guessand and Wilfried Singo and Jeremy Sarmiento and Enner Valencia, and match analysis — updated on FootballDream.
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There is little to separate Côte d'Ivoire and Ecuador on paper — expect a tight, even game. Côte d'Ivoire's biggest threat runs through Evann Guessand and Wilfried Singo, while Ecuador will pin their hopes on Jeremy Sarmiento and Enner Valencia. Points here could prove decisive in Group E · Matchday 1. The match is staged at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia. The predicted XIs reflect current form and squad news; official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off. Make your own call — predict the result, exact score and goalscorers on FootballDream before kick-off.
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Côte d'Ivoire line up in a 4-3-3, Ecuador in a 4-3-3. Neither side holds a clear edge, so transitions and game management could be the difference. The midfield — Franck Kessié and Amad Diallo against Alan Franco and Alan Minda — is where the game is likely won. Set pieces and the opening goal often tilt tight group games like this.
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- Côte d'Ivoire: Evann Guessand, Wilfried Singo, Sepe Elye Wahi — 4-3-3 match.formationSuffix
- Ecuador: Jeremy Sarmiento, Enner Valencia, Félix Torres — 4-3-3 match.formationSuffix
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