Ivory Coast defeated Morocco 1-0 in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 15, 2026, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. The winning goal was scored by Amad Diallo in the 89th minute, securing the first victory for an African team in the tournament.
The match was tightly contested, with both teams creating chances but failing to convert until Diallo's late strike. The goal came after a swift counter-attack, with Diallo slotting the ball past Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
This victory marks a historic moment for African football, as Ivory Coast becomes the first African nation to win a World Cup opener. The team now leads Group A, which also includes Portugal and South Korea.
