The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues this Thursday with a crucial Group E clash between Ecuador and Germany at MetLife Stadium. Germany has already secured qualification for the Round of 32 and will look to confirm first place in the group, while Ecuador needs a positive result to keep its hopes alive. American referee Mr. Penso will officiate the encounter.
Ecuador starts with Hernán Galíndez in goal. Alan Franco, Joel Ordóñez, Willian Pacho and Piero Hincapié form the defensive line. Moisés Caicedo and Pedro Vite operate in midfield, while John Yeboah and Nilson Angulo take up the wide positions. Up front, captain Enner Valencia partners Gonzalo Plata for this important 2026 FIFA World Cup match.
Germany lines up with Manuel Neuer between the posts behind a back four of Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Antonio Rüdiger and David Raum. Félix Nmecha and Aleksandar Pavlovic anchor the midfield, while Leroy Sané, Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz support striker Kai Havertz. Julian Nagelsmann’s side will aim to maintain its perfect record and finish the group stage strongly at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
