Ecuador Coach Ready to Resign if Team Fails to Advance from Group Stage

Ecuador's national team coach, Sebastian Becaccese, remains steadfast in his confidence in his squad ahead of their final World Cup group stage match against Germany.

However, he made it clear that he expects to step down from his position if the team fails to qualify for the knockout phase. "We have an opportunity to advance, and if things don't work out, I'll have to leave a place I love very much, but I know it's all about results," Becaccese stated at his pre-match press conference today.

While Germany has already secured their spot as group winners, the South Americans sit third with just one point, facing the risk of early elimination. Meanwhile, Becaccese has been subject to increasing criticism regarding his performance. "I have complete faith in my players; I don't need to change much," he asserted. The Argentine believes the only issue is his team's lack of precision in front of goal. He added, however, that Germany is undoubtedly "a strong team and a tough opponent."

Tens of thousands of Ecuadorian fans are expected to attend the match in East Rutherford, near New York. The team aims to "make the impossible possible" against Germany, Becaccese added.