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Ecuador seeks redemption vs. Curacao
21 Jun
Summary
- Ecuador lost to Ivory Coast 1-0 after a late goal.
- Curacao conceded seven goals against Germany.
- Both teams need a win to advance in the World Cup.

Ecuador and Curacao will clash on June 20 at Kansas City Stadium in a pivotal Group E World Cup fixture. Ecuador suffered a crushing 1-0 defeat against Ivory Coast, with the decisive goal conceded in the final minute. This loss puts significant pressure on Ecuador to secure a win.
Curacao faces an uphill battle, having been heavily defeated by Germany. Despite showing brief moments of offensive joy, their defense was exposed. Both nations are in urgent need of points to have a realistic chance of progressing in the tournament.
The match is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, and will be broadcast on FS1 and Telemundo. The 2026 World Cup features an expanded 48-team format, with the top two teams from each group and the eight best third-place teams advancing.