The South Americans came into this tournament as a dark horse to go very far based on their impressive performances in qualification, finishing above Brazil and conceding just five goals in 18 games.

However, a lack of firepower is threatening to cost Ecuador a place in the knockout phase as defeat to Ivory Coast and a goalless draw with Curacao means they best they can hope for is to qualify for the last-32 as one of the top ranked third-place teams.