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What happens if Ecuador finishes 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th in the group?
These are Ecuador's paths at the 2026 World Cup depending on how Group E ends. The matchups come from the official FIFA bracket.
If Ecuador wins Group E (1st)
They would reach the Round of 32 (match 74) and play against one of the 8 best third-placed teams.
If Ecuador finishes 2nd in Group E
They would reach the Round of 32 (match 78) and play against the runner-up of Group I.
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IraqIf Ecuador finishes 3rd in Group E
They only advance if they finish among the 8 best third-placed teams. If so, they would play the winner of Group A, L, D, G, B or K (depending on which other thirds qualify).
If Ecuador finishes 4th in Group E
They would be eliminated in the group stage: 4th place does not advance.