Ecuador faces Curaçao in a Group E match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, June 20, in Kansas City, Missouri. Kickoff is at 8:00 p.m. ET. Ecuador come into this fixture looking to bounce back after losing their opening group game, while Curaçao are making history as one of the smallest nations ever to qualify for a World Cup.
Ecuador dropped their opening Group E match against Ivory Coast 1-0 on June 15, conceding in stoppage time. A defeat against Curaçao would leave their tournament hopes in serious trouble, making this effectively a must-win fixture. Ecuador have historically been a competitive CONMEBOL side and are expected to respond with urgency after a disappointing opener.
Curaçao qualified through the CONCACAF region and represent the Caribbean island with a population of around 150,000 — one of the smallest nations at this or any World Cup. Their squad draws heavily from the Dutch football system, with many players holding dual citizenship. Germany routed them 4-0 in their first Group E match. While a win here is unlikely, Curaçao’s participation alone is a landmark moment for Caribbean football development.
In the United States, the match airs in English on Fox or FS1. Telemundo carries the Spanish-language broadcast. Streaming options include Fox One at $20 per month with a seven-day free trial. FuboTV starts at $46 per month and carries Fox and FS1. YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, and DirecTV Stream are also options. Peacock streams all 104 World Cup matches in Spanish for $11 per month on the Premium plan.
UK viewers can watch free on BBC One or ITV1, with live streaming on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. Curaçao and Dutch viewers can follow on NOS, which holds regional broadcast rights in the Netherlands and its Caribbean territories.
Group E after two rounds could leave Germany top, with Ecuador, Ivory Coast and Curaçao fighting for the second qualification spot. Ecuador lost 1-0 to Ivory Coast in their opener. Germany beat Curaçao 4-0 in the group’s first match. The Germany vs Ivory Coast match also takes place today. Live standings and fixture details are at FIFA.com.
