When Germany and Ecuador meet on Wednesday afternoon, two of the top 10 teams in FIFA's rankings (Germany is currently No. 2, while Ecuador is No. 10) will do battle. However, this friendly will mean very different things for the two countries.
For Germany, this is the first game in a U.S. tour and a chance for several younger players to make their mark. For Ecuador, this game is more like a warm-up for the team with big World Cup qualifiers against Peru (June 7) and Argentina (June 11) on deck.
Any way you look at it, this is an intriguing matchup between two very strong countries. Let's break down this international friendly.
When: Wednesday, May 29 at 2:30 p.m. ET
Where: FAU Stadium, Boca Raton, Florida
