Ecuador head coach Reinaldo Rueda said that facing France at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro Wednesday will be a tough Group E clash of the FIFA World Cup.
“It will be difficult but the team is motivated,” Rueda said, reports EFE .
Ecuador came from behind to beat Honduras 2—1 on Friday, clinching their first win of the tournament. They will take on France, which thrashed Switzerland 5—2 on Friday, in a game that will decide who will advance to the Round of 16.
Meanwhile, Honduras will play Switzerland at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus on the same day.
