Ivory Coast and Ecuador Lineups Announced for World Cup Group E Clash

Ivory Coast Returns to World Cup Action After 12 Years

The Elephants are back on football's biggest stage, facing a tough opener in Group E against Ecuador, a team many see as a potential surprise in this tournament.

Ivory Coast heads into the competition with confidence, riding a wave of three consecutive wins. Their goal is clear: advance past the group phase for the first time ever at the World Cup.

Starting Lineup for Ivory Coast

• Goalkeeper: Y Fofana
• Defenders: Doue, Singo, Agbadou, Konan
• Midfielders: Y Diomande, Kessie, S Fofana, Toure
• Forwards: Pepe, Wahi

Ivory Coast Substitutes

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

Ecuador Squad for the Match

• Goalkeeper: Galindez
• Defenders: Ordonez, Pacho, Hincapie
• Midfielders: Minda, Franco, Caicedo, Vite
• Attackers: Plata, Valencia, Yeboah

Bench Players for Ecuador

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

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