Philadelphia, June 15 -- Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece expressed frustration over missed chances after Ecuador's 19-match unbeaten streak came to an end with a 0-1 loss to Ivory Coast in both teams' FIFA World Cup 2026 opener on Sunday.

Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to secure the win for Ivory Coast in the Group E encounter, despite Ecuador dominating large parts of the match, hitting the woodwork three times and missing several clear chances.

Beccacece said Ecuador competed strongly, created the best chances and could have won the match, but a late lapse cost them.

"I think there are very strong arguments to clearly show that the team competed very well, had the clearest chances and could have won the match, ...