Ivory Coast vs Ecuador: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

Ivory Coast meet Ecuador with the live market leaning Ecuador's way (40.5% to win, 33.5% draw). Reigning African champions full of athletic talent. Ecuador, meanwhile, a young, athletic side built around Moisés Caicedo.

Ivory Coast's edge comes from power and pace, but Ecuador will look to exploit consistency. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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