Curaçao's Livano Comenencia provided a highlight and hope for the smallest country in World Cup history. Germany then responded to Curaçao's first World Cup goal with an onslaught of scoring, turning an expected rout into an actual one with a 7-1 win on Sunday in Houston.

For each match, AP photographers set up at least one camera behind each net to try to get this unique angle. In this shot, Josek captured Ecuador goalkeeper Hernan Galindez looking around as Ivory Coast’s Amad Diallo scored what turned out to be the only goal of the match.

Scotland’s win over Haiti in the early morning hours on Saturday, and Ivory Coast’s defeat of Ecuador on Sunday.

Former DME Academy soccer player Yan Diomande will make his World Cup debut for Ivory Coast on Sunday. Here's what to know and how to watch.

Some of the best young players in the world, and two World Cup dark horses, will be on display as Ivory Coast and Ecuador meet on Sunday in Philadelphia. In a group with Germany and Curacao, getting three points out of the gate will be critical,

Fans took to the the Art Museum steps to show their pride for their country ahead of the matchup with Côte d'Ivoire known as Ivory Coast.