Germany Aims for Third Consecutive Win Against Ecuador

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23: Already-qualified Germany looks to secure a perfect record in Group E against Ecuador, aiming for 12 consecutive wins.

Coach Julian Nagelsmann will adjust his defense following Nico Schlotterbeck's injury. Antonio Ruediger, his likely replacement, will partner with Jonathan Tah for their first knockout stage since 2012.

Ecuador faces a must-win situation, having drawn with Curacao and lost to Ivory Coast, sitting on one point.

Germany holds an unassailable six points, set to advance regardless of the outcome. Nadiem Amiri expressed the team's intent to maintain momentum, highlighting the significance of a perfect record ahead of the Round of 32.

Nagelsmann aims to harness intensity for a successful campaign, having reignited hope for a fifth World Cup title after previous first-round exits.