Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Live, FIFA World Cup 2026: (CIT 0-0 ECU), Ecuador dictating the tempo of the game so far

The Ecuadorian XI is in and is as strong as expected.

Champions League finalists Piero Hincapie and Willian Pacho form a formidable backline, with Moises Caicedo pulling the strings in midfield. Up front, veteran Enner Valencia is supported by the pace and talent of Gonzalo Plata and John Yeboah.

No start for freak Kendry Paez, but don’t be surprised if he calls up the Ecuadorian super sub later in the night.

ECUADOR (3-4-3): Hernan Galindez; Piero Hincapie, Willian Pacho, Joel Ordonez; Alan Minda, Moises Caicedo, Alan Franco, Pedro Vite; Gonzalo Plata, Enner Valencia, John Yeboah.