06/25/2026
Three-time champions Germany have completely ran away with the group, leaving Ivory Coast, Ecuador, and Curaçao to battle it out for the ultimate ticket to the Round of 32.
Here is how each nation can extend their stay:
(6 pts, +7 GD) – ALREADY QUALIFIED
(3 pts, 0 GD)
How they get 2nd place:
Win against Curaçao.
Draw against Curaçao, provided Ecuador fails to defeat Germany by a margin large enough to flip the goal difference.
(1 pt, -1 GD)
How they get 2nd place:
Must beat Germany AND hope Curaçao pulls off a narrow upset or draw against Ivory Coast. Ecuador needs to swing the goal-differential margin past Ivory Coast
How they get 3rd place via Wildcard: A win against Germany combined with an Ivory Coast win drops Ecuador to 3rd but gives them 4 points, practically guaranteeing a wildcard ticket. A draw leaves them at 2 points, resulting in near-certain elimination.
(1 pt, -6 GD)
How they get 2nd place:
Must defeat Ivory Coast by a massive margin AND hope Germany secures a heavily lopsided blowout win against Ecuador to entirely fix Curaçao's -6 goal difference deficit.
How they get 3rd place via Wildcard: Win against Ivory Coast. Finishing 3rd with 4 points puts them in a highly favorable position to advance via the wildcard pool, regardless of the scoreline.
Drop your predictions below! Who joins Germany in the Round of 32?
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