World Cup 2026: Ecuador and Germany Meet at MetLife Stadium on Contrasting Runs
Ecuador face Germany at MetLife Stadium on June 25, 2026, in a pivotal Group E match with both teams chasing World Cup qualification goals.
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SUMMARY
The match between Ecuador and Germany in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup will take place on June 25, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 9:00 p.m. GMT+1. The two teams are in Group E, where each has already played two matches but still needs to confirm its position in the qualification race.
Ecuador, who earned a 0-0 draw against Curaçao in their last match, are looking for a win to reverse the trend in a group where qualification remains open. Germany, meanwhile, are coming off a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast, lead with six points and are aiming to consolidate their advantage.
This duel is a clash of two styles — Ecuador, under Sebastián Beccacece, rely on an athletic game with intense pressing and quick transitions. Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany, for their part, favour ball control and constant attacking pressure.
The result will be decisive for the Group E standings. An Ecuador win would reignite the competition, while another German victory would give them a strong option for qualification to the knockout stages.
Focus on Ecuador
Playing in a 4-4-2, Ecuador rely on key figures such as goalkeeper Hernán Galíndez and defenders Piero Hincapié and William Pacho, both developed in Europe. The midfield is organised around Moisés Caicedo, who brings physical work rate and the ability to disrupt the opposition’s play, as well as José Yeboah and Pedro Vite.
In attack, Enner Valencia’s experience is valuable for unsettling defences, supported by Nicolas Angulo and Gonzalo Plata, who bring pace and direct running on the wings. Head coach Sebastián Beccacece, known for his tactical demands, is expected to favour a compact block capable of quick transitions to surprise Germany.
Focus on Germany
Set up in a 4-2-3-1, Germany rely on the defensive solidity of Manuel Neuer in goal, as well as a centre-back pairing of Jonathan Tah and Antonio Rüdiger. On the flanks, David Raum provides attacking dynamism.
The midfield is led by Joshua Kimmich, a true metronome, paired with Andrej Pavlović to balance possession and build attacks. Attacking creativity comes from Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz, supported by Leroy Sané and Kai Havertz up front.
Head coach Julian Nagelsmann is expected to maintain a balanced attacking approach, combining ball control and high pressing in order to make the most of the youth and technical talent of his players against Ecuador’s fighting spirit.
Ecuador
Upcoming
MetLife Stadium
Germany
GermanyChargement du pronostic
Group E schedule
Match center
Germany - Curaçao
Germany
7-1
7-1
Curaçao
Match feed
- 6'But - F. Nmecha1-0
- 21'But - L. Comenencia1-1
- 38'But - N. Schlotterbeck2-1
- 45+5'But - K. Havertz3-1
- 46'Remplacement - S. Hansen (remplace J. Antonisse)
- 47'But - J. Musiala4-1
- 64'Remplacement - J. Musiala (remplace D. Undav)
- 65'Remplacement - J. Locadia (remplace J. Margaritha)
- 68'But - N. Brown5-1
- 73'Remplacement - J. Tah (remplace A. Rudiger)
- 73'Remplacement - F. Nmecha (remplace L. Goretzka)
- 73'Remplacement - N. Brown (remplace D. Raum)
- 78'But - D. Undav6-1
- 83'Remplacement - T. Chong (remplace G. Kastaneer)
- 83'Remplacement - J. Kimmich (remplace W. Anton)
- 88'But - K. Havertz7-1
Line-ups
Germany
System4-2-3-1CoachJulian Nagelsmann
Starters11
- 1 Manuel Neuer Goalkeeper
- 6 Joshua Kimmich Defender
- 4 Jonathan Tah Defender
- 15 Nico Schlotterbeck Defender
- 18 Nathaniel Brown Defender
- 23 Felix Nmecha Midfielder
- 5 Aleksandar Pavlović Midfielder
- 19 Leroy Sané Midfielder
- 10 Jamal Musiala Midfielder
- 17 Florian Wirtz Midfielder
- 7 Kai Havertz Forward
Substitutes15
- 26 Deniz Undav
- 21 Alexander Nübel
- 12 Oliver Baumann
- 22 David Raum
- 3 Waldemar Anton
- 2 Antonio Rüdiger
- 24 Malick Thiaw
- 9 Jamie Leweling
- 8 Leon Goretzka
- 25 Assan Ouédraogo
- 20 Nadiem Amiri
- 16 Angelo Stiller
- 13 Pascal Groß
- 11 Nick Woltemade
- 14 Maximilian Beier
Curaçao
System4-3-1-2CoachDick Advocaat
Starters11
- 1 Eloy Room Goalkeeper
- 5 Sherel Constancio Floranus Defender
- 23 Riechedly Bazoer Defender
- 18 Armando Obispo Defender
- 24 Deveron Fonville Defender
- 8 Livano Comenencia Midfielder
- 10 Leandro Bacuna Midfielder
- 7 Juninho Bacuna Midfielder
- 21 Tahith Chong Midfielder
- 9 Jürgen Locadia Forward
- 12 Sontje Hansen Forward
Substitutes15
- 11 Jeremy Antonisse
- 16 Jearl Margaritha
- 26 Trevor Iriving Doornbusch
- 25 Tyrick Bodak
- 3 Jurien Gaari
- 20 Joshua Brenet
- 2 Shurandy Sambo
- 4 Roshon van Eijma
- 15 Ar'Jany Martha
- 14 Kenji Gorré
- 22 Kevin Felida
- 13 Tyrese Noslin
- 6 Godfried Roemeratoe
- 19 Gervane Kastaneer
- 17 Brandley Kuwas
Match stats
- Tirs cadres : Germany 12 / Curaçao 2
- Tirs : Germany 26 / Curaçao 8
- Possession : Germany 65% / Curaçao 35%
- Corners : Germany 8 / Curaçao 1
- Fautes : Germany 18 / Curaçao 10
- Passes : Germany 630 / Curaçao 336
- Precision des passes : Germany 87% / Curaçao 82%
- xG : Germany 3.90 / Curaçao 0.40
Key players
- Deniz Undav (Germany) : note 8.9, 1 but(s), 2 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Kai Havertz (Germany) : note 8.2, 2 but(s)
- Nathaniel Brown (Germany) : note 8, 1 but(s), 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Joshua Kimmich (Germany) : note 8.2, 2 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Felix Nmecha (Germany) : note 8.6, 1 but(s)
- Nico Schlotterbeck (Germany) : note 8.2, 1 but(s)
- Jamal Musiala (Germany) : note 8.2, 1 but(s)
- Livano Comenencia (Curaçao) : note 7.3, 1 but(s)
Absences & injuries
No confirmed absence yet.
Head-to-head
- 14/06/2026 Germany 7-1 Curaçao (World Cup)
Group E
Germany
Finished
NRG Stadium
CuraçaoMatch center
Ivory Coast - Ecuador
Ivory Coast
1-0
1-0
Ecuador
Match feed
- 28'Carton jaune - S. Fofana
- 38'Carton jaune - F. Kessie
- 40'Carton jaune - G. Doue
- 56'Remplacement - A. Minda (remplace N. Angulo)
- 56'Remplacement - E. Wahi (remplace A. Bonny)
- 56'Remplacement - B. Toure (remplace A. Diallo)
- 62'Remplacement - J. Yeboah (remplace A. Preciado)
- 62'Remplacement - A. Franco (remplace J. Porozo)
- 73'Carton jaune - J. Porozo
- 77'Remplacement - N. Pepe (remplace C. Inao Oulai)
- 77'Remplacement - S. Fofana (remplace I. Sangare)
- 77'Remplacement - E. Valencia (remplace K. Rodriguez)
- 89'Remplacement - G. Doue (remplace O. Kossounou)
- 90'But - A. Diallo1-0
Line-ups
Ivory Coast
System4-4-2CoachEmerse Fae
Starters11
- 1 Yahia Fofana Goalkeeper
- 17 Guéla Doué Defender
- 5 Wilfried Singo Defender
- 20 Emmanuel Agbadou Defender
- 3 Ghislain Konan Defender
- 11 Yan Diomande Midfielder
- 8 Franck Kessié Midfielder
- 6 Seko Fofana Midfielder
- 24 Bazoumana Touré Midfielder
- 19 Nicolas Pépé Forward
- 12 Elye Wahi Forward
Substitutes15
- 16 Mohamed Koné
- 23 Alban Lafont
- 13 Christopher Operi
- 2 Ousmane Diomande
- 7 Odilon Kossounou
- 21 Evan Ndicka
- 18 Ibrahim Sangaré
- 25 Parfait Guiagon
- 15 Amad Diallo
- 10 Simon Adingra
- 26 Christ Inao Oulaï
- 4 Jean Michaël Seri
- 22 Evann Guessand
- 9 Ange-Yoan Bonny
- 14 Oumar Diakité
Ecuador
System3-4-3CoachSebastian Beccacece
Starters11
- 1 Hernán Galíndez Goalkeeper
- 21 Alan Franco Defender
- 4 Joel Ordóñez Defender
- 6 Willian Pacho Defender
- 9 John Yeboah Midfielder
- 23 Moisés Caicedo Midfielder
- 15 Pedro Vite Midfielder
- 3 Piero Hincapié Midfielder
- 19 Gonzalo Plata Forward
- 13 Enner Valencia Forward
- 14 Alan Minda Forward
Substitutes15
- 22 Gonzalo Valle
- 12 Moisés Ramírez
- 26 Yaimar Medina
- 25 Jackson Porozo
- 2 Félix Torres
- 20 Nilson Angulo
- 10 Kendry Páez
- 7 Pervis Estupiñán
- 5 Jordy Alcivar
- 17 Ángelo Preciado
- 18 Denil Castillo
- 16 Jordy Caicedo
- 8 Anthony Valencia
- 24 Jeremy Arevalo
- 11 Kevin Rodriguez
Match stats
- Tirs cadres : Ivory Coast 1 / Ecuador 0
- Tirs : Ivory Coast 6 / Ecuador 6
- Possession : Ivory Coast 45% / Ecuador 55%
- Corners : Ivory Coast 2 / Ecuador 0
- Fautes : Ivory Coast 8 / Ecuador 3
- Cartons jaunes : Ivory Coast 3 / Ecuador 0
- Passes : Ivory Coast 233 / Ecuador 285
- Precision des passes : Ivory Coast 83% / Ecuador 87%
- xG : Ivory Coast 0.73 / Ecuador 0.54
Key players
- Hernán Galíndez (Ecuador) : note 7.2, 1 arret(s)
- Yan Diomande (Ivory Coast) : note 7.2
- Pedro Vite (Ecuador) : note 7.2
- Guéla Doué (Ivory Coast) : note 6.9, 1 carton(s) jaune(s)
- Franck Kessié (Ivory Coast) : note 6.9, 1 carton(s) jaune(s)
- Alan Franco (Ecuador) : note 7
- Emmanuel Agbadou (Ivory Coast) : note 6.9
- Enner Valencia (Ecuador) : note 6.9
Absences & injuries
No confirmed absence yet.
Head-to-head
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Group E
Ivory Coast
Finished
Lincoln Financial Field
EcuadorMatch center
Germany - Ivory Coast
Germany
2-1
2-1
Ivory Coast
Match feed
- 30'But - F. Kessie0-1
- 46'Remplacement - N. Schlotterbeck (remplace A. Rudiger)
- 60'Remplacement - L. Sane (remplace J. Leweling)
- 60'Remplacement - J. Musiala (remplace D. Undav)
- 60'Remplacement - A. Pavlovic (remplace N. Amiri)
- 68'But - D. Undav1-1
- 75'Remplacement - A. Bonny (remplace E. Guessand)
- 75'Remplacement - I. Sangare (remplace S. Fofana)
- 75'Remplacement - A. Diallo (remplace S. Adingra)
- 82'Remplacement - W. Singo (remplace G. Doue)
- 85'Remplacement - Y. Diomande (remplace N. Pepe)
- 85'Remplacement - K. Havertz (remplace L. Goretzka)
- 90+4'But - D. Undav2-1
Line-ups
Germany
System4-2-3-1CoachJulian Nagelsmann
Starters11
- 1 Manuel Neuer Goalkeeper
- 6 Joshua Kimmich Defender
- 4 Jonathan Tah Defender
- 15 Nico Schlotterbeck Defender
- 18 Nathaniel Brown Defender
- 23 Felix Nmecha Midfielder
- 5 Aleksandar Pavlović Midfielder
- 19 Leroy Sané Midfielder
- 10 Jamal Musiala Midfielder
- 17 Florian Wirtz Midfielder
- 7 Kai Havertz Forward
Substitutes15
- 21 Alexander Nübel
- 12 Oliver Baumann
- 24 Malick Thiaw
- 3 Waldemar Anton
- 2 Antonio Rüdiger
- 22 David Raum
- 25 Assan Ouédraogo
- 9 Jamie Leweling
- 20 Nadiem Amiri
- 13 Pascal Groß
- 8 Leon Goretzka
- 16 Angelo Stiller
- 14 Maximilian Beier
- 11 Nick Woltemade
- 26 Deniz Undav
Ivory Coast
System4-1-4-1CoachEmerse Fae
Starters11
- 1 Yahia Fofana Goalkeeper
- 5 Wilfried Singo Defender
- 7 Odilon Kossounou Defender
- 20 Emmanuel Agbadou Defender
- 3 Ghislain Konan Defender
- 18 Ibrahim Sangaré Midfielder
- 15 Amad Diallo Midfielder
- 8 Franck Kessié Midfielder
- 26 Christ Inao Oulaï Midfielder
- 11 Yan Diomande Midfielder
- 9 Ange-Yoan Bonny Forward
Substitutes15
- 23 Alban Lafont
- 16 Mohamed Koné
- 13 Christopher Operi
- 2 Ousmane Diomande
- 17 Guéla Doué
- 21 Evan Ndicka
- 24 Bazoumana Touré
- 4 Jean Michaël Seri
- 25 Parfait Guiagon
- 6 Seko Fofana
- 10 Simon Adingra
- 14 Oumar Diakité
- 12 Elye Wahi
- 19 Nicolas Pépé
- 22 Evann Guessand
Match stats
- Tirs cadres : Germany 3 / Ivory Coast 2
- Tirs : Germany 12 / Ivory Coast 8
- Possession : Germany 61% / Ivory Coast 39%
- Corners : Germany 8 / Ivory Coast 2
- Fautes : Germany 3 / Ivory Coast 5
- Passes : Germany 482 / Ivory Coast 309
- Precision des passes : Germany 90% / Ivory Coast 88%
- xG : Germany 0.72 / Ivory Coast 1.20
Key players
- Franck Kessié (Ivory Coast) : note 7.3, 1 but(s)
- Deniz Undav (Germany) : note 6.9, 1 but(s)
- Nadiem Amiri (Germany) : note 7, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Yahia Fofana (Ivory Coast) : note 7.3, 2 arret(s)
- Manuel Neuer (Germany) : note 6.9, 1 arret(s)
- Florian Wirtz (Germany) : note 7.3
- Ibrahim Sangaré (Ivory Coast) : note 7.3
- Nathaniel Brown (Germany) : note 7.2
Absences & injuries
No confirmed absence yet.
Head-to-head
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Group E
Germany
Finished
BMO Field
Ivory CoastMatch center
Ecuador - Curaçao
Ecuador
0-0
0-0
Curaçao
Match feed
- 38'Carton jaune - J. Alcivar
- 39'Carton jaune - L. Bacuna
- 46'Remplacement - J. Alcivar (remplace K. Rodriguez)
- 53'Carton jaune - J. Bacuna
- 56'Carton jaune - L. Comenencia
- 70'Remplacement - P. Estupinan (remplace N. Angulo)
- 75'Carton jaune - J. Gaari
- 75'Remplacement - J. Bacuna (remplace K. Gorre)
- 76'Remplacement - D. Fonville (remplace R. van Eijma)
- 76'Remplacement - T. Chong (remplace J. Margaritha)
- 83'Remplacement - A. Franco (remplace A. Preciado)
- 83'Remplacement - J. Locadia (remplace G. Kastaneer)
- 84'Remplacement - L. Comenencia (remplace G. Roemeratoe)
- 89'Remplacement - J. Yeboah (remplace J. Caicedo)
- 90+1'Carton jaune - G. Kastaneer
Line-ups
Ecuador
System3-1-4-2CoachSebastian Beccacece
Starters11
- 1 Hernán Galíndez Goalkeeper
- 21 Alan Franco Defender
- 6 Willian Pacho Defender
- 3 Piero Hincapié Defender
- 5 Jordy Alcivar Midfielder
- 9 John Yeboah Midfielder
- 15 Pedro Vite Midfielder
- 23 Moisés Caicedo Midfielder
- 7 Pervis Estupiñán Midfielder
- 19 Gonzalo Plata Forward
- 13 Enner Valencia Forward
Substitutes15
- 11 Kevin Rodriguez
- 20 Nilson Angulo
- 12 Moisés Ramírez
- 22 Gonzalo Valle
- 26 Yaimar Medina
- 4 Joel Ordóñez
- 25 Jackson Porozo
- 2 Félix Torres
- 17 Ángelo Preciado
- 10 Kendry Páez
- 18 Denil Castillo
- 16 Jordy Caicedo
- 24 Jeremy Arevalo
- 8 Anthony Valencia
- 14 Alan Minda
Curaçao
System5-4-1CoachDick Advocaat
Starters11
- 1 Eloy Room Goalkeeper
- 20 Joshua Brenet Defender
- 3 Jurien Gaari Defender
- 18 Armando Obispo Defender
- 5 Sherel Constancio Floranus Defender
- 24 Deveron Fonville Defender
- 21 Tahith Chong Midfielder
- 8 Livano Comenencia Midfielder
- 10 Leandro Bacuna Midfielder
- 7 Juninho Bacuna Midfielder
- 9 Jürgen Locadia Forward
Substitutes15
- 25 Tyrick Bodak
- 26 Trevor Iriving Doornbusch
- 2 Shurandy Sambo
- 4 Roshon van Eijma
- 23 Riechedly Bazoer
- 15 Ar'Jany Martha
- 16 Jearl Margaritha
- 14 Kenji Gorré
- 13 Tyrese Noslin
- 11 Jeremy Antonisse
- 22 Kevin Felida
- 6 Godfried Roemeratoe
- 19 Gervane Kastaneer
- 17 Brandley Kuwas
- 12 Sontje Hansen
Match stats
- Tirs cadres : Ecuador 15 / Curaçao 3
- Tirs : Ecuador 27 / Curaçao 10
- Possession : Ecuador 74% / Curaçao 26%
- Corners : Ecuador 7 / Curaçao 0
- Fautes : Ecuador 7 / Curaçao 9
- Cartons jaunes : Ecuador 1 / Curaçao 4
- Passes : Ecuador 551 / Curaçao 201
- Precision des passes : Ecuador 91% / Curaçao 72%
- xG : Ecuador 2.93 / Curaçao 0.48
Key players
- Eloy Room (Curaçao) : note 9.9, 15 arret(s)
- Hernán Galíndez (Ecuador) : note 7.9, 3 arret(s)
- Moisés Caicedo (Ecuador) : note 7.9
- Pedro Vite (Ecuador) : note 7.7
- Gonzalo Plata (Ecuador) : note 7.3
- Joshua Brenet (Curaçao) : note 7.3
- Sherel Constancio Floranus (Curaçao) : note 7.3
- Alan Franco (Ecuador) : note 7.2
Absences & injuries
No confirmed absence yet.
Head-to-head
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Group E
Ecuador
Finished
Arrowhead Stadium
CuraçaoMatch center
Curaçao - Ivory Coast
Curaçao
21:00
Upcoming
Ivory Coast
Match feed
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups
Curaçao
System5-3-2CoachD. Advocaat
Starters11
- 1 E. Room Goalkeeper
- 20 J. Brenet Defender
- 3 J. Gaari Defender
- 18 A. Obispo Defender
- 5 S. Floranus Defender
- 24 Deveron Fonville Defender
- 21 T. Chong Forward
- 10 L. Bacuna Midfielder
- 8 L. Comenencia Midfielder
- 9 J. Locadia Forward
- 7 J. Bacuna Forward
Substitutes15
- 23 R. Bazoer
- 17 B. Kuwas
- 19 G. Kastaneer
- 14 K. Gorré
- 4 R. van Eijma
- 6 G. Roemeratoe
- 26 T. Doornbusch
- 2 S. Sambo
- 11 J. Antonisse
- 22 K. Felida
- 12 S. Hansen
- 15 A. Martha
- 16 J. Margaritha
- 25 T. Bodak
- 13 T. Noslin
Ivory Coast
System4-4-2CoachE. Faé
Starters11
- 1 Y. Fofana Goalkeeper
- 17 G. Doué Defender
- 7 O. Kossounou Defender
- 2 O. Diomande Defender
- 13 C. Operi Defender
- 15 A. Diallo Forward
- 18 I. Sangaré Midfielder
- 8 F. Kessié Midfielder
- 11 Y. Diomande Forward
- 19 N. Pépé Forward
- 9 A. Bonny Forward
Substitutes15
- 26 C. Inao Oulaï
- 24 B. Touré
- 14 O. Diakité
- 16 M. Koné
- 10 S. Adingra
- 12 E. Wahi
- 20 E. Agbadou
- 25 P. Guiagon
- 22 E. Guessand
- 21 E. Ndicka
- 3 G. Konan
- 23 A. Lafont
- 4 J. Seri
- 6 S. Fofana
- 5 W. Singo
Match stats
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
Absences & injuries
No confirmed absence yet.
Head-to-head
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Group E
Curaçao
Upcoming
Lincoln Financial Field
Ivory CoastMatch center
Ecuador - Germany
Ecuador
21:00
Upcoming
Germany
Match feed
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups
Ecuador
System4-4-2CoachS. Beccacece
Starters11
- 1 H. Galíndez Goalkeeper
- 21 A. Franco Midfielder
- 4 J. Ordoñez Defender
- 6 W. Pacho Defender
- 3 P. Hincapié Defender
- 9 J. Yeboah Midfielder
- 23 M. Caicedo Midfielder
- 15 P. Vite Midfielder
- 20 N. Angulo Forward
- 19 G. Plata Forward
- 13 E. Valencia Forward
Substitutes15
- 2 F. Torres
- 7 P. Estupiñán
- 16 J. Caicedo
- 12 M. Ramírez
- 17 A. Preciado
- 5 J. Alcívar
- 22 G. Valle
- 25 J. Porozo
- 18 D. Castillo
- 26 Y. Medina
- 14 A. Minda
- 24 Jeremy Arévalo
- 8 A. Valencia
- 11 K. Rodríguez
- 10 K. Páez
Germany
System4-2-3-1CoachJ. Nagelsmann
Starters11
- 1 M. Neuer Goalkeeper
- 6 J. Kimmich Midfielder
- 4 J. Tah Defender
- 2 A. Rüdiger Defender
- 22 D. Raum Defender
- 23 F. Nmecha Midfielder
- 5 A. Pavlović Midfielder
- 19 L. Sané Forward
- 10 J. Musiala Midfielder
- 17 F. Wirtz Midfielder
- 7 K. Havertz Forward
Substitutes13
- 25 A. Ouédraogo
- 24 M. Thiaw
- 9 J. Leweling
- 11 N. Woltemade
- 14 M. Beier
- 16 A. Stiller
- 3 W. Anton
- 26 D. Undav
- 21 A. Nübel
- 20 N. Amiri
- 8 L. Goretzka
- 13 P. Groß
- 12 O. Baumann
Match stats
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
Absences & injuries
No confirmed absence yet.
Head-to-head
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Group E
Ecuador
Upcoming
MetLife Stadium
GermanyGroup E
| Team | J | G | N | P | BP | BC | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Ivory Coast | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Ecuador | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Curaçao | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 |
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