Ecuador open World Cup on Sunday, Plata tipped to start v Ivory Coast | OneFootball

Flamengo player expected to start in Ecuador vs Ivory Coast match

Flamengo did not have players called up only to represent the Brazil National Team at the World Cup. That is because Gonzalo Plata, for example, will represent Ecuador in the tournament. With that, the Ecuadorian National Team makes its debut in the competition this Sunday (14), against Ivory Coast.

It is worth noting that Gonzalo Plata is expected to start in Ecuador’s World Cup opener. That is because coach Sebastián Beccacece likes the Flamengo player’s style of play, and he is awaiting confirmation of the starting 11 for this Sunday’s match (14).

What is Ecuador’s likely lineup?

Hernán Galíndez; Alan Franco, Joel Ordóñez, Willian Pacho and Piero Hincapié; Moisés Caicedo, Pedro Vite, John Yeboah, Gonzalo Plata and Alan Minda; Enner Valencia.

What are the details of the Ecuador National Team match?

In short, Gonzalo Plata’s Ecuador takes the field from 8:00 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday (14). Thus, the Ecuadorian National Team’s World Cup debut will take place at Lincoln Financial Field, a stadium in Philadelphia, United States. 

Where can you watch the Ecuador match?

It is worth noting that, just like the Brazil National Team match, Ecuador’s game will also be broadcast live by Rede Globo on free-to-air TV. In addition, SBT will also air the clash against Ivory Coast on open signal.

However, fans who want to follow Gonzalo Plata’s performance at the World Cup can also watch Ecuador vs Ivory Coast on YouTube. That is because CazéTV and GE TV will broadcast the match live with images.

What is Ivory Coast’s likely lineup?

Fofana; Doué, Singo, Diomandé and Konan; Sangaré, Kessié and Seko Fofana; Diallo, Guessand and Adingra.

What group is Ecuador in at the World Cup?

It is important to highlight that Ecuador is in Group E of the 2026 World Cup. Alongside Gonzalo Plata’s team, the group also includes Ivory Coast, Germany and Curaçao. In fact, the German and Curaçao national teams also face each other this Sunday (14), starting at 2:00 PM (Brasília time).

Who is on the officiating team for Ecuador vs Ivory Coast?

Did Flamengo have other players called up for the World Cup?

Yes! In short, Flamengo had a total of nine players called up to play in the World Cup. While Carlo Ancelotti called up Danilo, Lucas Paquetá, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro, Marcelo Bielsa, of Ecuador, called up Arrascaeta, De La Cruz and Varela. Finally, Ecuador has Plata and Colombia has Jorge Carrascal.

It is important to note that the Brazil National Team opened its World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco. Ecuador, meanwhile, makes its debut this Sunday (14) against Ivory Coast, while Uruguay only takes the field on Monday (15), when it faces Saudi Arabia. Finally, Carrascal’s Colombia will play its first match on Wednesday (17), against Uzbekistan.

What are the dates of the matches featuring Flamengo representatives?

*Called-up Flamengo players

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