The Ecuador national football team, which lost 0-1 to Ivory Coast and drew 0-0 with Curaçao, aims to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

What happened?

The second matchday of the 2026 World Cup group stage was completed with matches between Panama and Croatia, and Colombia against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Croatia won 1-0 against Panama and rose to third place in the group L standings.

Why is it important for Ecuador?

The Ecuador national football team is currently tenth in the overall standings of the best third-placed teams, but the third matchday of the group stage must be completed. The team must beat Germany, their last opponent, to add 4 points and be in competition.

What's next?

Ecuador's next match is against Germany on June 25. | Date | Opponent | Time | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-25 | Germany | 15:00 | Last result: Ecuador 0-0 Curaçao (2026-06-21). Next fixture: vs Germany (at home, 2026-06-25).