Ecuador’s round-of-32 opponent is not confirmed yet. Based on current knockout projections, they could face Mexico , the winner of Group L (England, Ghana, or Croatia), Switzerland , or the winner of Group K (Colombia or Portugal), depending on how the rest of the third-place teams qualify.

What’s known now

Ecuador has already secured a place in the round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams. Their exact matchup still depends on the final knockout bracket being filled out.

Possible opponents

  • Mexico in Mexico City on June 30.
  • Group L winner in Atlanta on July 1.
  • Switzerland in Vancouver on July 2.
  • Group K winner in Kansas City on July 3.

Simple answer

So the short answer is: we don’t know Ecuador’s round-of-32 opponent yet. The bracket is still being finalized, and their next match will be set once all qualifying third-place teams are known.