Ecuador 0-0 Curaçao draw at World Cup 2026 reduces Ecuador's qualification hopes

In the Group E match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ecuador and Curaçao played to a 0‑0 draw at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, United States, in front of 68,598 spectators. Curaçao earned its first ever World Cup point, largely thanks to goalkeeper Eloy Room’s 15 saves, which set a record for a regulation‑time match. Ecuador dominated possession and created at least 15 clear chances but failed to convert, leaving their path to the knockout stage dependent on a win over Germany and a favorable result between Ivory Coast and Curaçao.

Ecuadorian supporters travelled to the United States at considerable personal cost, with many fans spending around US$2,000 each for travel, accommodation and tickets. The devoted fan base, including families and diaspora communities, filled the stands in large numbers, underscoring the national enthusiasm despite the disappointing result.