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Ecuador meet Germany at MetLife Stadium on Thursday, June 25, 2026, match 56 of the tournament and the final round of group fixtures, where the permutations get ruthless and every goal can swing a place in the Round of 32. Group E sends its top two through automatically, with the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advancing — so neither side can afford a flat ninety minutes.

New York / New Jersey provides the stage — hosts the World Cup final on 19 July 2026 — the destination every team is chasing. Kickoff is 16:00 stadium time (EDT); fans of Ecuador and Germany can check the exact hour back home in the times panel below.