Côte d'Ivoire
Ecuador
Philadelphia Stadium · Philadelphia · 69,796 seats — Lincoln Financial Field
Group E action kicks off as Côte d'Ivoire faces Ecuador in a high-stakes clash. The Ivorians enter with strong momentum, having recently dominated Kenya 3-0 and Seychelles 7-0. While Ecuador remains a disciplined side coming off a notable 1-0 victory against Argentina, the model favors the home team with a 41.85 percent win probability. With bookmakers pricing Ecuador as the narrow favorite at 2.46, this matchup promises a tactical battle where the under 2.5 goals market holds a significant 57.95 percent probability.
Win probability
Squads
Côte d'Ivoire
Probable XI
Based on the last available lineup (2025) — not yet announced.
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1
Yahia Fofana
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17
Guela Doué
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20
Emmanuel Agbadou
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21
Evan Ndicka
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3
Ghislain Konan
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15
Amad Diallo
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8
Franck Kessié
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18
Ibrahim Sangaré
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9
Yan Diomande
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19
Nicolas Pépé
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11
Evann Guessand
Rest of squad
Goalkeepers
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16
Mohamed Koné
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23
Alban Lafont
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
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9
Ange-Yoan Bonny
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10
Simon Adingra
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12
Elye Wahi
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14
Oumar Diakité
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24
Bazoumana Touré
Ecuador
Probable XI
Based on the last available lineup (2025) — not yet announced.
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1
Hernán Galíndez
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21
Alan Franco
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4
Joel Ordóñez
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6
Willian Pacho
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3
Piero Hincapié
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17
Angelo Preciado
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23
Moisés Caicedo
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15
Pedro Vite
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20
Nilson Angulo
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19
Gonzalo Plata
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13
Enner Valencia
Rest of squad
Goalkeepers
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12
Moisés Ramírez
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22
Gonzalo Valle
Defenders
Midfielders
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5
Jordy Alcívar
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9
John Yeboah
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10
Kendry Páez
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14
Alan Minda
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18
Denil Castillo
Forwards
Head to head
First competitive meeting.
Latest form · averages per match
Côte d'Ivoire
Ecuador
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