Ivory Coast and Ecuador Set for World Cup Clash with Starting Lineups Confirmed

Ivory Coast Faces Ecuador in Group E Opener

After missing the World Cup for 12 years, Ivory Coast makes a comeback with a tough match against Ecuador, a team many see as a surprise contender this year. The Elephants enter the competition riding a wave of confidence from winning their last three games, hoping to advance beyond the group stage for the first time ever.

Starting XI for Ivory Coast

The lineup features Y Fofana guarding the goal, while Doue, Singo, Agbadou, and Konan form the defensive line. Midfield duties fall to Y Diomande, Kessie, S Fofana, and Toure. Up front, Pepe and Wahi lead the attack.

Substitutes include Adingra, Bonny, Diakite, Diallo, Diomande, Guessand, Guiagon, Inao Oulai, Kone, Kossounou, Lafont (goalkeeper), Ndicka, Operi, Sangare, and Seri.

Ecuador's Starting Lineup

Ecuador counters with Galindez in goal. Their defense consists of Ordonez, Pacho, and Hincapie. The midfield is handled by Minda, Franco, Caicedo, and Vite. Plata, Valencia, and Yeboah take charge of the forward positions.

The bench holds Alcivar J, Angulo, Arevalo, Caicedo, Castillo, Estupinan, Medina, Paez, Porozo, Preciado, Ramírez (goalkeeper), Rodríguez, Torres, Valencia A., and Valle.

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