Fans Blamed for Ecuador’s “Statue Curse” After Last-Minute Defeat
Ecuador’s World Cup team suffered a 1-0 loss to Ivory Coast after conceding in the 90th minute, in a match reported on June 15, 2026. The brief report frames the defeat around a so-called “statue curse” that supposedly affected the team.
The article also quotes a line playing off two football names, saying, “Drogba can rest. Diallo is here,” linking the game to Ivory Coast’s late winner. No further match details, lineup information, or explanation of the alleged curse are provided in the text.
The piece appears under the Sports section of Sport 5 and is tied to coverage of the 2026 World Cup. The source does not say whether the “curse” refers to an incident involving fans, a statue, or both, only that the nickname is being used to describe Ecuador’s misfortune in the loss.
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