Ecuador’s next opponent depends on the knockout bracket, but the reporting available right now says they have advanced to the Round of 32 and will face a third-place qualifier once the group stage is finalized.

One outlet says Ecuador’s opponent was set as England in the Round of 32, while another says the matchup is still to be determined from the remaining third-place and group-winner slots. Given that mix, the safest read is that Ecuador has qualified, but the exact next opponent may still be pending bracket confirmation.

What that means

  • Confirmed: Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 and moved into the knockout stage.
  • Still unclear in some reports: the exact Round of 32 opponent.
  • One specific report: Ecuador vs. England.

Practical answer

If you want the most likely current answer from the sources I found, it’s Ecuador vs. England in the Round of 32.