World Cup 2026: Result wasn’t what we wanted – Ecuador coach, Beccacece laments loss to Ivory Coast

Ecuador coach, Sebastian Beccacece, has lamented his team’s 1-0 loss against Ivory Coast in their World Cup opener in the early hours of today.

According to Beccacece, he made all the necessary adjustments in the second half to secure a draw against the West African, but the goal ensured his team failed to get a point.

DAILY POST reports that Amad Diallo scored a 90th-minute winner after coming off the bench to give Ivory Coast all three points against Ecuador.

“In the second half, we made the necessary adjustments and were in control enough to secure at least a draw,” Beccacece said at his post-match interview.

“We put in a tremendous effort against a strong opponent. The final result wasn’t what we wanted, but it’s just the beginning, and we have to keep working.”

Ecuador will now face Curacao in their next fixture in Group E, while Ivory Coast will take on Germany.