Ivory Coast and Ecuador meet at the World Cup for the very first time.

Late drama — Ivory Coast snatch a 1–0 lead against Ecuador in the 90th minute.

Ivory Coast have scored their first World Cup goal since 2014.

Ivory Coast beat South American opposition for the first time at the World Cup.

Ecuador committed just 3 fouls — the fewest by a team in a World Cup match in the last three World Cups.

South American teams are still without a win at this World Cup — 1 draw, 2 defeats from 3 matches against other confederations.