World Cup: Flamengo's Equador de Plata faces Ivory Coast, where to watch | OneFootball

Ivory Coast vs Ecuador takes place this Sunday (14)

Ecuador will make their debut at the 2026 World Cup this Sunday (14), at 8:00 PM (Brasília time), against Ivory Coast, in a Group E clash. With forward Gonzalo Plata, representing Flamengo, available, Coluna do Fla shows where to watch the unprecedented matchup at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

The match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador will be broadcast on TV Globo (free-to-air) and SporTV (pay TV). In addition, CazéTV will show the match on YouTube.

WHAT ARE THE EXPECTATIONS FOR THE MATCHUP?

Both teams arrive at the tournament with impressive numbers in their respective qualifiers. While Ecuador secured second place in South America, Ivory Coast dominated the African continent with an impeccable defensive system. The match opens Group E, which also includes Germany and debutants Curaçao.

WHAT IS ECUADOR’S PROBABLE LINEUP?

Ecuador’s probable lineup is: Hernán Galíndez; Joel Ordóñez, Willian Pacho, Piero Hincapié and Pervis Estupiñán; Moisés Caicedo and Alan Franco; Nilson Angulo, Kendry Páez and Gonzalo Plata; Enner Valencia.

Ecuador is counting on coach Sebastián Beccacece’s solidity to get off on the right foot in the World Cup. One of the Ecuadorian fans’ main hopes for goals is Gonzalo Plata of Flamengo, who battled for a place in the starting lineup throughout the week of training in the United States.

On the other hand, the coaching staff is monitoring captain Enner Valencia’s recovery. That is because the player raised concern after feeling discomfort in his calf, but he recovered and is expected to be among the starting 11.

WHAT ABOUT THE IVORY COAST NATIONAL TEAM?

The Ivorians are expected to take the field with the following names: Yahia Fofana; Guéla Doué, Emmanuel Agbadou, Odilon Kossounou and Ghislain Konan; Seko Fofana, Franck Kessié and Ibrahim Sangaré; Amad Diallo, Evann Guessand and Yan Diomandé.

Ivory Coast returns to the World Cup after 12 years and faces the challenge of overcoming its recent history of group-stage eliminations. However, coach Emerse Faé has a major absence in defense: Roma (ITA) center-back Evan Ndicka suffered a hamstring tendon injury and is unavailable. Emmanuel Agbadou appears to be the most likely replacement.

EVERYTHING ABOUT FLAMENGO’S PLAYERS AT THE WORLD CUP IN ONE PLACE!

Coluna do Fla, which has direct access to training sessions and internal sources regarding Flamengo players, keeps fans updated on the performance of Gonzalo Plata and the developments involving Flamengo’s presence in this World Cup. The opener promises to be a real test for both sides, given that there have been no previous head-to-head matches between the two national teams.

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