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Ecuador Falls to Ivory Coast Amid Talk of a 'Statue Curse'

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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First reported by Mako · Jun 15, 2026

What happened

Ecuador lost to Ivory Coast on a 90th-minute goal, prompting references to a so-called “statue curse.” The Sport 5 item was published on June 15, 2026, as part of World Cup 2026 coverage.

  • 01Ecuador lost to Ivory Coast with a goal in the 90th minute.
  • 02The article links the defeat to a claimed “statue curse.”
  • 03It quotes: “Drogba can rest. Diallo is here.”
  • 04The piece was published by Sport 5 on June 15, 2026.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

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OrganizationsSport 5, Getty Images, FIFA World Cup 2026
PlacesEcuador, Ivory Coast

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Ecuador Falls to Ivory Coast Amid Talk of a 'Statue Curse'
N12Center · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Fans Blamed for Ecuador’s “Statue Curse” After Last-Minute Defeat

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