Ecuador will face Panama on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, in the third-place match of the Kirin Cup 2026. The game starts at 01:30 Ecuador time. Ecuador reached this stage after a 0-0 draw with Japan. This is coach Marcelo Gallardo's third match in charge, and he plans to test different players. Ecuador hopes to win and secure third place in the tournament.
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