This is where Ecuador can play with an edge. Known more for their defensive prowess, La Tri have thwarted any German attacks since Gonzalo Plata's strike gave Ecuador the lead. Germany does not have a single shot in the second half, while Ecuador has generated 7 attempts.

Germany won their initial group at the World Cup, but do they deserve a positive grade after their loss to Ecuador?

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann (right) has been criticised by figures such as Jurgen Klopp Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Job done? For the first time since winning the tournament in 2014, Germany have qualified from a World Cup finals group to play ...

Two teams with completely different journeys in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will meet in a final Group E clash on Thursday. Ecuador's tournament hopes are hanging by a thread, Germany are already through to the knockout rounds,

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Ecuador and Germany FIFA World Cup match.

Deniz Undav has been impressive at the World Cup, scoring three goals and providing two assists in just 69 minutes.

SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his Ecuador vs. Germany best bets for World Cup 2026 action on Thursday

Germany recorded a provisional all-time temperature high of 41.3 degrees Celsius on Friday, the German Weather Service (DWD) said. The reading was measured at 5 pm (1500 GMT) in Saarbrücken, in the western state of Saarland,