- Germany enter as heavy favorites — dominant 7-1 and 2-1 wins, Deniz Undav has three goals (including a stoppage-time brace) and Germany already clinched a spot in the Round of 32.
- Ecuador are still without a win (0-1 loss to Ivory Coast, 0-0 draw with Curaçao) and need a result to keep hopes alive.
- Germany will be missing defender Nico Schlotterbeck (left ankle injury); the match kicks off Thursday at 4:00 p.m. ET at New York/New Jersey Stadium.
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