How to watch Germany v Ecuador, team news, predicted line-ups and more

Germany take on Ecuador in their third game of Group E at the World Cup, with Julian Nagelsmann’s side already guaranteed the top spot.

Ecuador are currently third on one point, and need a win to give themselves a chance of qualification.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the clash…

Kick-off time in the UK

9pm, Thursday 25 June

How to watch in the UK

TV channel: BBC One

Streaming: BBC iPlayer

Team news

Germany centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out for the rest of the World Cup with an ankle injury sustained against Ivory Coast.

Ecuador have no fitness or injury concerns to report ahead of the game.

Predicted line-ups

Germany (4-2-3-1): Baumann; Anton, Tah, Rudiger, Raum; Goretzka, Stiller; Leweling, Amiri, Beier; Undav

Ecuador (3-5-2): Galindez; Ordonez, Pacho, Hincapie; Yeboah, Franco, Caicedo, Vite, Estupinan; Plata, Valencia

Recent form

Germany have already topped the group and won two from two against Curacao and the Ivory Coast. They have been one of the most impressive teams at the tournament so far.

Ecuador were touted by many as ‘dark horses’ coming into the tournament, but have been poor. They lost against the Ivory Coast and failed to beat Curacao, drawing 0-0, which could prove fatal.

What’s been said?

Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann: “I watched both games and I think they should have won them,” he said. “They have to put everything into this match, so they may be a little more offensive than usual.”

Ecuador head coach Sebastian Beccacece: “I prefer that people are angry at me than at the players.

“Tomorrow we are facing a world football powerhouse, ⁠but of course maybe we ⁠can make the impossible ‌possible,” said Beccacece.