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Group E wraps up this morning, with France taking to Ecuador at the Estádio Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 6:00am (AEST).
France have provided a combination of free scoring (eight goals in two games)and vibrant play so far in the World Cup. It has them sitting comfortably atop their group. The European qualifiers have six points after 3-0 and 5-2 wins against Honduras and Switzerland.
Ecuador are on the outside looking in for qualification in Group E. They have three points following their 2-1 victory over the rugged Honduras side after suffering the reverse in their opening game against Switzerland.
The French side, looking unified after the chaotic nature of their group exit in 2010, are helped on the front line by Karim Benzema. The Real Madrid forward has three goals thus far in the tournament and will be looking to chase down Neymar in the golden boot standings.
The South American side will once again enjoy the home advantage which will spur on their wingers especially Enner Valencia who netted twice in their 2-1 victory against Honduras. The winger will be firmly in the shop window for European sides after his displays at the World Cup.
Head to Head: There has been a single meeting between the two sides, France triumphing 2-0 in a 2008 friendly.
Injury and Suspension News: Yohan Cabaye will miss the game due to accumulating two yellow cards in the first two group games. French defender Mamadou Sakho limped off in the 5-2 Switzerland victory and is in doubt along with Raphael Varane who is suffering a bout of gastroenteritis.
Fun Fact: France are undefeated against South American opposition, winning three and drawing the remainder.
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