Ecuador national football team moves to New Jersey

The Ecuador national football team will close its concentration cycle in Columbus and move to New Jersey, where it will play its last group stage match of the 2026 World Cup against Germany this Thursday, June 25, at 15:00 (Ecuador time) at MetLife Stadium.

What happened?

The information was revealed by DSports, which detailed that the logistical change of venue does not depend on the result that the Tri obtains against Germany, but rather on the planning established for the next phase of the tournament.

The Ecuadorian team will face the Germans in a high-expectation match where they will play for their last chance to stay alive in the World Cup, while Germany has already qualified for the elimination round and has secured the leadership of group E.

Why is it important for Ecuador?

Journalist Kristy Alvarado explained that “Ecuador will not return to Columbus. Not because they think about not qualifying; it has nothing to do with the result they will achieve against Germany”.

What's next?

Theo Posso provided more details about the Selection's planning: “Whether they qualify or not, due to the circumstance of being third in the group, Ecuador will not return to Columbus. Maybe if they were first or second, the issue could change, but being third, the stay in Columbus concludes in the next few hours”.