Ivory Coast into World Cup knockout round for First time
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It's the worst possible start for Ecuador as Leroy Sané slots home inside the opening 2 minutes despite protestations of a foul in the build-up when Aleksandar Pavlović caught Pedro Vite with a high boot to the face. There will be questions surrounding that decision all afternoon.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who’s in and who’s out.