Teenager Diomande starts for Ivory Coast against Ecuador
PHILADELPHIA, June 14 : Ivory Coast have selected teenage forward Yan Diomande to start up front alongside the experienced Nicolas Pepe for Sunday's World Cup Group E clash against Ecuador.
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Germany's World Cup universe back in order with demolition of Curacao
HOUSTON, Texas, June 14 : Germany enjoyed a successful World Cup liftoff in Houston on Sunday with players and fans breathing a collective sigh of relief following their Group E 7-1 demolition of newcomers Curacao.
Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match
Ivory Coast and Ecuador will meet for the first time ever in their Group E opener of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Philadelphia Stadium on FS1.
Curacao have nothing to lose on World Cup debut, says Advocaat
HOUSTON, June 13 : Tiny Curacao have nothing to lose as they make their World Cup debut against Germany in Houston on Sunday, says coach Dick Advocaat, who has a plan to be disrupters at the finals.
Germany chances rest with keeper Neuer, coach says
HOUSTON, June 13 : Germany will not underestimate a physical and technical Curacao team in their World Cup opener, coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Saturday, adding that their success in the tournament would rest heavily on 40-year-old goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
Why Ecuador could be sleeper team of the 2026 World Cup - ESPN
Back at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, Republic of Ireland coach Jack Charlton hit upon a revelation. In a World Cup where many third-place teams in their groups advanced to the knockout phase, it was possible to lift the trophy without winning a single game in regulation time.
Germany striker Undav ready to crown unusual career with World Cup debut
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, June 12 : Germany forward Deniz Undav's imminent World Cup debut on Sunday was not even a distant dream four years ago but the 29-year-old is now ready to crown his unusual career with a presence on the biggest soccer stage of all.
Only a win will do against Curacao as Germany kick off World Cup campaign
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 12 : Germany will look to start their World Cup campaign with a big win over Curacao, with the four-time champions out to repair their damaged international reputation following first-round exits in the previous two editions.