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    Match 36 · Group E · Matchday 2

    EcuadorEcuador
    0 : 0
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    CuraçaoCuraçao

    Saturday, June 20, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET

    Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

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    Match events

    EcuadorMinCuraçao
    • Jordy AlcivarYellow card
      38'
    • 39'
      Leandro BacunaYellow card
    • ▲ K. Rodriguez·▼ J. Alcivar
      46'
    • 53'
      Juninho BacunaYellow card
    • 56'
      Livano ComenenciaYellow card
    • ▲ N. Angulo·▼ P. Estupinan
      70'
    • 75'
      Jurien GaariYellow card
    • 75'
      ▲ K. Gorre·▼ J. Bacuna
    • 76'
      ▲ R. van Eijma·▼ D. Fonville
    • 76'
      ▲ J. Margaritha·▼ T. Chong
    • ▲ A. Preciado·▼ A. Franco
      83'
    • 83'
      ▲ G. Kastaneer·▼ J. Locadia
    • 84'
      ▲ G. Roemeratoe·▼ L. Comenencia
    • ▲ J. Caicedo·▼ J. Yeboah
      89'
    • 90+1'
      Gervane KastaneerYellow card

    Group E standings

    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1GermanyGermany320166
    2Côte d'IvoireCôte d'Ivoire320126
    3EcuadorEcuador311104
    4CuraçaoCuraçao3012-81
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    What each team needs

    EcuadorEcuador

    With one match played, Ecuador needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.

    CuraçaoCuraçao

    An opening win over Ecuador would be a major statement and strengthen Curaçao's chances of progressing.

    Team comparison

    StatEcuadorCuraçao
    FIFA Ranking2887
    World Cup Titles00
    World Cup Appearances51
    Best WC FinishRound of 16 (2006)Debut (2026)
    ManagerSebastián BeccaceceDick Advocaat
    How They QualifiedCONMEBOL — 2nd place (29 pts)CONCACAF — Nations League path
    2022 World CupGroup stage — eliminatedDid not qualify
    CaptainEnner ValenciaTBC

    Prediction

    Ecuador 2 — 1 Curaçao

    Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Ecuador (ranked 28th) enters as the slight favourite.

    Match facts

    Ecuador have appeared at 5 World Cups. Curaçao have appeared at 1.
    Ecuador are ranked 28th in the world. Curaçao are ranked 87th.
    Curaçao will be making their World Cup debut in 2026.
    This match takes place at Arrowhead Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.

    How to watch

    RegionBroadcast
    USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
    USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
    UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
    WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

    Venue

    Arrowhead Stadium · Kansas City · Capacity: 67,513

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