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Germany prepares lineup changes for World Cup match against Ecuador

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 1:56 AM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Germany prepares lineup changes for World Cup match against Ecuador

Summary

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann announced plans to alter the starting team ahead of the World Cup group stage match against Ecuador on Thursday. Despite scoring three goals, including two in a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast, striker Deniz Undav will not start. Nagelsmann cited injury issues affecting Nathaniel Brown and Nico Schlotterbeck as factors in his decision-making, and he will reintegrate Antonio Rüdiger and David Raum into the starting eleven. The head coach also confirmed that Manuel Neuer will remain the goalkeeper, opting against debuting Oliver Baumann.

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By the Numbers

•Germany plays Ecuador in their final World Cup group stage match.
•Deniz Undav, who has three tournament goals, remains on the bench.
•Injuries to Nathaniel Brown and Nico Schlotterbeck lead to lineup adjustments.
•Antonio Rüdiger and David Raum return to the starting XI.
•Manuel Neuer will continue as the starting goalkeeper.

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1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Germany to change starting team but Undav remains on the bench

What they're saying

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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann will make changes to his starting team for the last World Cup group stage match against Ecuador on Thursday, but striker Deniz Undav will remain on the bench. Undav has scored three goals so far, including the two in the 2-1 win against Ivory Coast - which secured Germany a spot in the knock-out stage as Group E winners.
— Yahoo Sports

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