Ivory Coast and Ecuador Set Lineups for World Cup Group E Clash
Ivory Coast Returns to World Cup Action After 12 Years
The Ivory Coast team, known as the Elephants, make their World Cup comeback following a 12-year break. Their first match places them in Group E against Ecuador, a squad many see as a surprise contender in this tournament.
The Elephants have shown strong form heading into this competition, riding a wave of three consecutive wins. They aim to advance beyond the group stage for the first time in their World Cup history.
Ivory Coast Starting XI
Goalkeeper: Y FofanaDefenders: Doue, Singo, Agbadou, KonanMidfielders: Y Diomande, Kessie, S Fofana, ToureForwards: Pepe, Wahi
Substitutes: Adingra, Bonny, Diakite, Diallo, Diomande, Guessand, Guiagon, Inao Oulai, Kone, Kossounou, Lafont (Goalkeeper), Ndicka, Operi, Sangare, Seri
Ecuador Starting XI
Goalkeeper: GalindezDefenders: Ordonez, Pacho, HincapieMidfielders: Minda, Franco, Caicedo, ViteForwards: Plata, Valencia, Yeboah
Substitutes: Alcivar J, Angulo, Arevalo, Caicedo, Castillo, Estupinan, Medina, Paez, Porozo, Preciado, Ramírez (Goalkeeper), Rodríguez, Torres, Valencia A., Valle
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