Ecuador Squad Intensifies Preparations for World Cup Kick-off

The Ecuador national team held another training session ahead of their Group E World Cup match against Ivory Coast. The South American squad is set to face their African rivals on Monday, followed by fixtures against Curaçao and Germany.

It's worth noting that one of England's elite referees, Michael Oliver, will miss this particular World Cup match for which he was assigned. The reason for his absence is a minor injury.

FIFA announced that France's François Letexier will replace him on the pitch early next week.