Germany and Ecuador face each other in their last match of Group E. While Julian Nagelsmann’s team have showcased their top contender status, Sebastian Beccacece’s team are still chasing their knockout stage spot. Here are the confirmed lineups for both sides. Germany face Ecuador in their last clash of Group E, chasing an unbeaten path to the Round of 32. While Julian Nagelsmann’s team have managed to shine, Sebastian Beccacece’s team need a victory to keep dreaming of a knockout-stage spot, as their 2026 World Cup future is at risk. As the final clash before the next round, both sides have decided to field their best lineup, promising a great match. While head coach Sebastian Beccacece managed to build a fairly solid team during the CONMEBOL qualifiers, Ecuador have failed to shine at the 2026 World Cup. After losing to Ivory Coast and drawing with Curaçao, they arrive for the match against Germany with an urgent need to secure a victory. To do so, they could maintain their tactical approach, trusting that Enner Valencia and Gonzalo Plata improve their goalscoring output. Despite arriving with several uncertainties, head coach Julian Nagelsmann has managed to elevate Germany into a favorite to win the title. Relying on a very impressive possession-based style of play, Deniz Undav has emerged as the team’s offensive leader, but Kai Havertz is again a starter. Jamal Musiala and Felix Nmecha have been key, leading the creative side of the game. In addition, Jonathan Tah and Joshua Kimmich have excelled in the defensive phase. Ecuador confirmed lineup vs Germany Ecuador arrive at the match needing a victory against Germany to keep dreaming of the Round of 32. Head coach Sebastian Beccacece will maintain his offensive approach, led by Gonzalo Plata and the veteran Enner Valencia. In addition, Moisés Caicedo will be the leader of the midfield, looking to limit their opponent. In defense, Willian Pacho will remain the undisputed leader of the back line. Sebastian Beccacece, Head Coach of Ecuador interacts with Pedro Vite and Moises Caicedo of Ecuador. With this in mind, Ecuador will play as follows: Hernán Galíndez; Joel Ordóñez, Willian Pacho, Piero Hincapié; Alan Franco, Moisés Caicedo, Pedro Vite; John Yeboah, Nilson Angulo; Gonzalo Plata, Enner Valencia. Germany confirmed lineup vs Ecuador After arriving in excellent winning form, Germany come in as the clear favorites to secure a victory against Ecuador. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann will be unable to count on Nathaniel Brown or Nico Schlotterbeck due to injuries. As a result, David Raum and Antonio Rüdiger will start. Despite Deniz Undav’s outstanding form, Kai Havertz will be the striker once again, with Jamal Musiala as attacking midfielder. Considering this, Germany will lineup as follows: Manuel Neuer; Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Antonio Rüdiger, David Raum; Aleksandar Pavlović, Felix Nmecha; Leroy Sané, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz; Kai Havertz.