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Next Game: Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador - Monday, June 15 at 12am in World Cup
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World Cup 2026: Yan Diomande and Cote d'Ivoire chase history against Ecuador in Philadelphia
Ivory Coast meet Ecuador in Philadelphia in a Group E clash between the two youngest squads at World Cup 2026, with the Elephants chasing a historic knockout spot.06:35
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Team News: Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest team news ahead of Sunday's 2026 World Cup Group E clash between Ivory Coast and Ecuador.00:00
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Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between Ivory Coast and Ecuador.22:58
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Ivory Coast lineup vs. Ecuador: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group E clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Ivory Coast could line up for Sunday's 2026 World Cup clash against Ecuador.Jun 12, 13:26
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Ecuador lineup vs. Ivory Coast: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group E clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Ecuador could line up for Sunday's 2026 World Cup clash against Ivory Coast.Jun 12, 13:26
Preview:Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup clash between Ivory Coast and Ecuador, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 12, 12:21
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Sunday's World Cup warm-up predictions and previews including Argentina vs Honduras, and Morocco vs Norway
Sports Mole provides predictions and previews for all of Sunday's World Cup warm-up fixtures, including Argentina vs Honduras.Jun 6, 18:00
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Preview:Ecuador vs Guatemala - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendlies clash between Ecuador and Guatemala, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 5, 17:25
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World Cup 2026 Group E preview: Prediction, teams, rankings, key fixture, star players
Sports Mole previews Group E of the 2026 World Cup, including predictions for Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador.Jun 4, 09:30
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World Cup 2026 squads: Oldest, youngest, most expensive teams - where do England rank?
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole takes a look at which countries will be arriving with the oldest, youngest and most expensive squads.Jun 1, 11:09
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Preview:Ecuador vs Saudi Arabia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between Ecuador and Saudi Arabia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 28, 23:15
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World Cup 2026: Which teams have qualified for this summer's tournament in North America?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at each team to have qualified for the 2026 World Cup in North America and how they got there.May 11, 08:00
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Jeremie Frimpong injury update: Games Liverpool star could miss as Arne Slot sweats on fitness ahead of Paris Saint-Germain
Liverpool’s Jeremie Frimpong was forced off for the Netherlands against Ecuador on Tuesday in what could be a blow given the Reds will soon face Paris Saint-Germain.Apr 1, 01:03
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How Arsenal could line up without nine injured players as Piero Hincapie adds to Mikel Arteta woes
Sports Mole looks at how Arsenal could line up without nine injured players as Piero Hincapie withdraws from the Ecuador squad to add to Mikel Arteta's woes.Mar 29, 13:47
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Preview:Netherlands vs Ecuador - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Netherlands and Ecuador, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 29, 13:25
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Preview:Morocco vs Ecuador - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between Morocco and Ecuador, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 25, 23:42
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Preview:Canada vs Ecuador - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between Canada and Ecuador, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 11, 05:01
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Preview:USA vs Ecuador - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between USA and Ecuador, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 8, 16:57
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The story of CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying: Six automatic qualifiers decided, who will advance to the playoffs?
Following the conclusion of CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifying, Sports Mole takes a look at the story from South America over the past two years.Sep 12, 10:40
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Otamendi red card: Lionel Scaloni to lose key Argentina defender for World Cup opener following Ecuador defeat
Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi is set to miss the first game of the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.Sep 10, 11:47
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