Ecuador and Curacao in Kansas for first Group E points
Both teams arrive after opening losses, with Curacao under more pressure after a 1-7 rout by Germany.
Ecuador face Curacao in the second Group E match of the 2026 World Cup at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas on Sunday morning WIB, with the same target: to collect their first points. Ecuador come in after a 0-1 loss to Ivory Coast, while Curacao suffered a heavy 1-7 defeat by Germany. Coach Sebastian Beccacece starts Hernan Galindez in goal, with Enner Valencia and Gonzalo Plata leading the attack. For Curacao, Dick Advocaat selects Eloy Room as goalkeeper and Jurgen Locadia up front. FIFA noted both teams are fielding their strongest available lineups to keep their hopes of advancing from the group stage alive, while Ma Ning of China is officiating the match.