Ecuador and Curaçao, who lost their first World Cup match, will return to action on Saturday, June 20th for a showdown in Kansas City.
Ecuador lost to Ivory Coast 0-1 in their first group stage match, while Curaçao, making their first appearance at the World Cup, lost to four-time champion Germany 7-1 in their first match on international soccer’s biggest stage.
“Firstly, we are not Germany. Secondly, we always respect our opponents, as we have done in recent years,” Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccasese told reporters ahead of the Group F match. “The match is played on the pitch.”
Germany’s 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast put them within striking distance of second place in Group F, but it also means that elimination is within their sights. In this expanded 48-team World Cup, three points would give either team a strong chance of advancing to the round of 32, with the top eight teams in the top three advancing to the knockout stage. If Ecuador loses, they will be eliminated. three people From the knockout round competition.
USA TODAY Sports provides the latest information and highlights from the Ecuador vs. Curacao game.
- Ecuador — 0
- Curacao — 0
Updated: 24 minutes
It will be a good opportunity to replenish the delicious drinks you enjoyed during the World Cup matches.
It was the moment when Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room successfully fought back after Ecuador’s Enel Valencia hit a close-range shot on goal early in the match at Arrowhead Stadium.
The game is being broadcast on FS1, but you can also watch it on the Fubo or Fox One apps. Spanish-language broadcasts are available on Telemundo and Peacock.
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The game kicks off at 8 p.m. E.T.
Group E games will be held at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 and advanced to the final tournament. If Ecuador does not defeat Curaçao, they will win Group E.
After Germany’s victory, Ecuador faces an elimination scenario if they lose to Curaçao. Curacao, on the other hand, cannot afford to be eliminated on Saturday night.
The winner of Group E will play the third-place team from Groups A, B, C, D, or F in the Round of 32.
Seth Terny: Ecuador 4-0 Curacao
Ecuador created many chances against Ivory Coast, but could not convert. The goals should flow a little more easily against the strong Curaçao team.
john arnold: Ecuador 3-0 Curacao
South Americans would be too many for Curacao. Will find a way to finish and deny the Caribbean side another beautiful moment.
Jesse Yomtov: Ecuador 3-0 Curacao
Ecuador recovered from the defeat by defeating the Curaçao team that had been exposed in the match against Germany.
victoria hernandez: Ecuador 2-0 Curacao
Ecuador will be hungry to bounce back after their disappointing loss to Ivory Coast. And Curaçao’s highlight goal against Germany won’t be enough to stop them.
starter: Hernán Galíndez, Piero Hincapie, Jordi Alcibal, Willian Pacho, Pervis Estupinão, John Yeboa, Ener Valencia, Pedro Vite, Gonzalo Plata, Alan Franco, Moises Caicedo
2026 World Cup Team Complete Roster
starter: Eloy Room, Julian Ghali, Cherelle Floranus, Juninho Bacuna, Livano Comencia, Jurgen Locadia, Leandro Bacuna, Armando Obispo, Joshua Brenette, Tahith Chong, Deveron Fonville
Check out USA TODAY Sports’ live group standings, stats and latest standings here.
