Ecuador’s forward #11 Kevin Rodriguez and Germany’s defender #22 David Raum fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Ecuador and Germany at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 25, 2026. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)
Ecuador upset Germany to squeeze into the last 32 of the World Cup on Thursday while the Netherlands, Japan and the Ivory Coast advanced safely as the draw for the knockout rounds began to take shape.
The Netherlands wrapped up their first round campaign with a 3-1 victory over Tunisia to top Group F, just ahead of Japan, who drew 1-1 with Sweden to finish in second place.
List of teams qualified for the World Cup last 32 after Thursday’s Group F matches:
Mexico
