Ecuador vs Curaçao World Cup 2026 Qualifier at Arrowhead Stadium

Ecuador and Curaçao meet in a Group E World Cup 2026 qualifying match at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Both sides are on zero points after the first round of fixtures. Ecuador, who lost 1‑0 to Ivory Coast and have scored only 14 goals in 18 CONMEBOL matches, will look to break their scoring drought, relying on a defence that has conceded just five goals. Curaçao, still reeling from a 7‑1 defeat to Germany, hope to avoid another heavy loss under manager Dick Advocaat.

The match is scheduled for 19:00 local time (02:00 CET) and will be officiated by Asian Football Confederation referee Ma Ning. Probable line‑ups were released: Ecuador (4‑4‑2) – Galindez; Preciado, Pacho, Ordóñez, Hincapié; Caicedo, Franco; Yeboah, Vite, Plata; Valencia (coach Beccacece). Curaçao (4‑3‑3) – Room; Floranus, Bazoer, Obispo, Fonville; Commencia, L. Bacuna, J. Bacuna; Chong, Locadia, Hansen (coach Advocaat).