Ecuador national football team has lost momentum in the World Cup after a tragic defeat in the first round and a draw against Curazao. The Tri had been fulfilling an extraordinary cycle under the command of Gustavo Alfaro and then Gustavo Beccacece, with 19 unbeaten games, but now only the complicated feat of beating Germany in the last round remains to even dream of being in the next phase. The lack of goals is a major problem for the team, which has been unable to score in key moments. Over time, Ecuador has worked outstandingly with the entire football structure, from the success of Independiente del Valle as one of the largest football academies in the world, through the fruitful stage of Alfaro and ending with the competitive ceiling reached with Beccacece. But now, all the years of work hang in the balance of a difficult game against one of the favorites. So, the question is, can Ecuador national football team recover the rhythm and advance in the World Cup? Luck has not been on the team's side, with several shots hitting the post and a goalkeeper breaking a record for saves. But Beccacece has been clear in his speech to the players: 'We have one more life. Head up'. The Tri must bet everything on this brief but irrefutable speech to try to advance in the World Cup. On the other side of the field, Germany is a difficult team to beat, with a great structure and high-level players. But Ecuador national football team has the ability to build from behind and present itself as a solid block. The question is, can it do so in the most important moment? The game against Germany will be key to defining Ecuador's future in the World Cup. The Tri must put aside doubts and bet everything on this game. With a victory, Ecuador national football team could advance in the World Cup and continue dreaming of the title. But if it loses, all the years of work will go down the drain.