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Ivory Coast and Ecuador will meet for the first time ever in their Group E opener of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Philadelphia Stadium on FS1. Ivory Coast enters the tournament in strong form, winning five of its last six matches, including a 2-1 win over France in a friendly last week. They secured a World Cup spot by finishing first in its qualification group ahead of Gabon, carrying the momentum from their 2024 AFCON title run back onto the global stage. Ecuador put together a strong qualifying campaign as well. They finished second behind Argentina and ahead of traditional powers like Brazil, Colombia, and Uruguay. Despite being docked three points for using an ineligible player, the penalty ultimately had little impact on its final standing. La Tri enters the World Cup after beating Saudi Arabia 2-1 and Guatemala 3-0 in two friendlies over the last few weeks. Lets check out the odds for the Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador Group E matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook as of June 14. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador Odds Moneyline Spread Over/Under Total Odds: 1.5 Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador Prediction, Pick From FOX Sports Research: How to Watch Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador Let's take a look at some other bets for the match. Anytime Goalscorer Props Tie No Bet Both Teams to Score

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Monken holds off on Browns QB1 as healthy Watson and rising Shedeur Sanders turn heads originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Cleveland walked away from its offseason program without resolving the one issue that matters most: who will line up behind center when the season opens. Offensive coordinator Ken Monken handed first-team snaps to both Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders during OTAs and minicamp, came away encouraged by each, and still declined to anoint a winner.His reasoning is rooted less in indecision than in evidence he simply doesn't have yet. Padless practices, he believes, cannot replicate what a starting job demands.Watson's physical comeback stands out. He looks recovered not only from the Achilles tear but from the shoulder problem that ended his 2023 campaign and required surgery that November.Notably, he appeared readier to attack downfield than during his last stretch of meaningful football. Sanders, meanwhile, grew steadier inside the scheme as the weeks passed, with the staff crediting sharper footwork and quicker reads.Here lies the wrinkle most coverage glosses over: Monken's patience is itself a verdict. By refusing to pick, he's signaling that neither passer has disqualified himself, which is rarer than it sounds for a team this unsettled at the position. He'd prefer to crown a starter by training camp yet feels no urgency."It would feel different if I didn't feel like their progression hadn't gotten to this point where I think they both can start and play winning football," Monken said. "I'm convinced of it. And I'd say it if I didn't. I mean, I can't decide now because I think both have earned the opportunity to continue to compete once we put the pads on."Why pads, pass rush, and preseason will decide the Browns' quarterbackThe next layer of evaluation will look nothing like spring drills. Monken wants to watch both quarterbacks operate against a genuine pass rush, in pads, and possibly across preseason games before committing. That preference reframes the whole competition: spring told him who could function, but only contact will tell him who can win.An unexpected window into Sanders' progress arrived off the field. On his Speakeasy podcast with Emmanuel Acho, former NFL running back LeSean "Shady" McCoy relayed intel from a teammate of the rookie."I had a chance to talk to Jerry Jeudy, and he was saying, 'right now, Shedeur looks really, really good. You can tell he's getting more comfortable in the offense, comfortable in the scheme, comfortable for not being in college and actually being a pro,'" McCoy said.Strip away the obvious part of that scouting report, and one phrase carries real weight. Of course, a young passer grows easier with a new system by the day; that's expected.The meaningful piece is his adjustment to professional life, a transition that cuts deeper for Sanders than most. He spent his entire college run playing under his father, Deion Sanders, and his first season away from that orbit exposed how unprepared he was.What he did about it matters. The tape from a year ago fell short, he knew it, and he spent the offseason grinding. If the reports about his growth hold true, he's positioning himself for a real shot.More Browns news:Todd Monken missed NFL head coach photo thanks to getting a haircut for said photoWhy Shedeur Sanders is changing Browns jersey to No. 2 after wearing 12Browns back out of A.J. Epenesa free agent contractDeshaun Watson is obviously the Browns most overpaid player

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The England camp had to shelter indoors after a "deadly" tornado warning was issued in Kansas City.Thomas Tuchel's side held a training session at their Swope Soccer Village base in blazing sunshine before the weather took a turn.Heavy storms hit the area, with an emergency alert being sent to phones alerting thousands of people, including the England camp, to take shelter. The players opted to stay inside their Inn at Meadowbrook hotel in Prairie Village.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayThe alerts on the phone read: "Critical. Imminent Threat Alert."National Weather Service: Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for this area until 9:00PM CDT for destructive 80mph winds."Take shelter in a sturdy building, away from windows. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter."For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building."LATEST SPORTS NEWSWorld Cup 2026 day four: Huge wins for Scotland and Australia, Germany and Netherlands playing laterHarry attends historic event packed with A-listers just hours after missing Trooping the ColourThe Scots have taken over Boston! The Yanks have no idea what's hit them as bars 'run out of booze'Local television stations stopped their coverage of Scotland's World Cup contest against Haiti and the NBA Finals to track the storm.Fans at the Kansas City Royals contest against the Houston Astros were told to seek shelter during the baseball fixture.England has had to deal with their fair share of storms, including their final warm-up friendly against Costa Rica being delayed by a thunderstorm.Plenty of hiccups have hit the England camp, including the team chef being barred from a Florida train service.The culinary specialist, who plays a vital role in keeping the squad properly fuelled, accidentally triggered a metal detector at West Palm Beach station while attempting to catch a Brightline service to Orlando before the Costa Rica friendly.It turns out he was carrying his cooking knives, which fell foul of the rail operator's strict no-weapons policy even though Florida state law permits concealed pocket knives.The chef had to make alternative travel arrangements, though sources say the matter was sorted without any fuss.This was not the first setback for the Three Lions.Earlier, news broke of a rather audacious theft targeting the England camp.Thieves made off with boots, footballs and training kit from a van ferrying equipment from Florida to Kansas City, where Thomas Tuchel's side will be based throughout the tournament.Sources later confirmed the items taken from vehicles transporting equipment to their Swope Soccer Village base were recovered and returned.Two arrests were made in connection with the incident.England kick off their World Cup campaign on June 17 against Croatia.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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