World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast vs Ecuador lineups – Kossounou and Ndicka on the bench as Yeboah leads Ecuador attack

By Samira Vishwas On Jun 15, 2026

Ivory Coast vs Ecuador meet in their World Cup Group E opener in Philadelphia, with Germany having already set the early pace in the group by thrashing Curacao 7-1 earlier today.

Atalanta defender Odilon Kossounou is named among the Ivory Coast substitutes, while Roma’s Evan Ndicka features on the bench also due to a fitness concern.

Inter’s Ange-Yoan Bonny, who switched international allegiances from France ahead of the tournament, is also among the substitutes.

Former Milan midfielder Franck Kessie starts in midfield alongside Seko Fofana, with Elye Wahi and Nicolas Pepe in attack.

Ex Atalanta forward Amad Diallo is also among the substitutes for the African side.

For Ecuador, Venezia forward John Yeboah starts up front, while Milan full-back Pervis Estupinan is named among the substitutes. Juventus and Inter defensive target Joel Ordonez starts in central defence.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 14: Fans arrive before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Ivory Coast vs Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium on June 14, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Ivory Coast vs Ecuador – Official Lineups

Ivory Coast: Construction; Conan, Singo, Doue, Agbadou; S.Fofana, Kessie; Diomande, Wahi, Baby; Toure.

Ecuador: Galindez; Hincapie, Ordonez, Pacho; Minda, Vite, Franco, Caicedo; Yeboah, Valencia, Plata.