Ecuador Falls to Ivory Coast Amid Talk of a 'Statue Curse'
Ecuador lost to Ivory Coast after conceding a goal in the 90th minute, a late blow that fueled talk of the so-called “statue curse” affecting the team. The article frames the loss as part of a fan-driven superstition rather than a tactical explanation.
A quoted line in the item says, “Drogba can rest. Diallo is here,” referring to the Ivory Coast side and its decisive late scorer. The report was published by Sport 5 on June 15, 2026, at 04:24, under the World Cup 2026 coverage.
No additional match details are provided in the text beyond the final-minute defeat and the curse reference. The piece also includes a credit to Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images.
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