The Ivory Coast national football team won its first match of the 2026 World Cup against Ecuador. Seko Fofana was started by Emerse Faé for this crucial match. The midfielder played until the 77th minute. The Ivorian team lined up Yahia Fofana in goal, Guéla Doué, Wilfried Singo, Emmanuel Agbadou, and Ghislain Konan in defense. Seko Fofana and Franck Kessié formed the midfield. The team showed great intensity to win this important match. The result leaves the Ivorians in a good position after the first round, in a group where Germany also won its match against Curaçao. Seko Fofana confirmed his importance in the team's plans for this start of the World Cup. Despite his announced departure, Seko Fofana could still represent FC Porto next season. The Ivory Coast team showed solidity to win this match. The Ivorians showed great determination to succeed in this start of the competition. The match was played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Ivory Coast team showed realism to win this important match. Seko Fofana's performance was key to the team's success. The team's victory is a great start to the tournament.