Seko Fofana starts as Ivory Coast beat Ecuador in 2026 opener | OneFootball

Seko Fofana started in Ivory Coast’s 2026 World Cup opener and was part of the starting XI in the 1-0 win over Ecuador in Group E of the tournament.

The Ivorian national team took to the field at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, with the midfielder among Emerse Faé’s choices for the first group-stage match. Fofana started in midfield and played until the 77th minute.

Ivory Coast lined up with Yahia Fofana in goal, Guéla Doué, Wilfried Singo, Emmanuel Agbadou and Ghislain Konan in defence, while midfield featured Seko Fofana and Franck Kessié. Up front, the team looked to impose intensity in an important match in the Group E standings.

The result leaves the Ivorians in a strong position after the opening round, in a group where Germany also got off to a winning start by beating Curaçao 7-1.

Seko Fofana’s place in the starting XI confirms the midfielder’s importance in Ivory Coast’s plans for the start of this World Cup, in a highly demanding match against a direct rival in the fight for qualification.

Despite his departure having been announced, Seko Fofana could still go on to represent FC Porto next season.

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