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Ecuador faces Germany in World Cup 2026 qualifier, needing a win to advance

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ecuador must defeat Germany on June 25 to maintain a chance of advancing in the 2026 World Cup.
  • The team has one point from two matches, with a loss to Ivory Coast and a draw against Curacao, and has not scored a goal.
  • Ecuador's qualification depends on winning its match and potentially the goal difference or results in other group games.

Ecuador faces a must-win scenario against Germany on June 25 in the 2026 World Cup, needing a victory to keep its qualification hopes alive.

The emergency tested us and we showed what we are capable of. We have always been a team capable of overcoming adversity.

— Mauricio TabeMayor Mauricio Tabe of Miguel Hidalgo recognized his cabinet and operational teams for their response to a recent atypical storm.

The team, nicknamed La Tri, sits at the bottom of Group E with one point after a 1-0 loss to Ivory Coast and a 0-0 draw with Curacao. Crucially, Ecuador has yet to score a goal in the tournament, highlighting a significant offensive challenge.

While the storm battered our streets, there were public servants who did not go to sleep; they put on their raincoats, faced the rain, and went out to help their neighbors.

— Mauricio TabeMayor Tabe praised the dedication of municipal workers during the storm response.

Qualification is not solely in Ecuador's hands. Even with a win against Germany, which would bring their points total to four, they might need to rely on goal difference or the outcome of the Ivory Coast vs. Curacao match. If Ecuador fails to secure three points, their chances of advancing to the next round will be virtually eliminated.

This is proof of what we are as a team in Miguel Hidalgo, and today I want to publicly recognize all the men and women of the alcaldía who work day and night to respond to our neighbors.

— Mauricio TabeMayor Tabe highlighted the commitment of the municipal staff.

Germany currently leads Group E with six points, having already secured its place in the next stage. Ivory Coast has three points, while Curacao also has one point but a worse goal difference than Ecuador. The match will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

It was the result of a well-organized, committed team capable of responding under any circumstance.

— Mauricio TabeTabe attributed the successful emergency response to the team's organization and commitment.
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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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