Group E standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Ecuador | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Curaçao | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Ecuador
The final group game — Ecuador's qualification hopes may depend on this result.
Germany
An opening win over Ecuador would be a major statement and strengthen Germany's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Ecuador | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 28 | 8 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 4 |
| World Cup Appearances | 5 | 20 |
| Best WC Finish | Round of 16 (2006) | Champions (4 times) |
| Manager | Sebastián Beccacece | Julian Nagelsmann |
| How They Qualified | CONMEBOL — 2nd place (29 pts) | UEFA — Group A winners |
| 2022 World Cup | Group stage — eliminated | Group stage — eliminated |
| Captain | Enner Valencia | Joshua Kimmich |
Prediction
Ecuador 1 — 2 Germany
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Germany (ranked 8th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Ecuador have appeared at 5 World Cups. Germany have appeared at 20.
Ecuador are ranked 28th in the world. Germany are ranked 8th.
Germany have won the World Cup 4 times.
This match takes place at MetLife Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
MetLife Stadium · East Rutherford · Capacity: 82,500
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