Ecuador v Curaçao: World Cup 2026
Ecuador has moved into the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. They are scheduled to play Mexico in a round-of-32 tie. Germany was eliminated from the tournament by Paraguay on penalties.
What changed
Ecuador will now play Mexico instead of Germany after Paraguay knocked Germany out of the tournament.
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Ecuador Faces Mexico in World Cup Round of 32
confidence 90%Ecuador has moved into the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. They are scheduled to play Mexico in a round-of-32 tie. Germany was eliminated from the tournament by Paraguay on penalties.
What's confirmed:
- Paraguay eliminated Germany from the World Cup on penalties.
- Germany played Paraguay in the Round of 32 on Monday, June 29, 2026.
- The Germany and Paraguay match took place at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
Still unconfirmed:
- Ecuador is scheduled for a round-of-32 tie against Mexico.
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Curaçao Secures Historic Draw Against Ecuador
confidence 100%Curaçao earned its first World Cup point with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador. Goalkeeper Eloy Room recorded 15 saves to keep the match scoreless. Ecuador must now face Germany to attempt to advance.
What's confirmed:
- Curaçao and Ecuador played to a 0-0 draw.
- Eloy Room made 15 saves during the match.
- Curaçao earned its first ever World Cup point.
- The match was held in Kansas City.
- The teams competed in Group E.
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Curaçao Earns First World Cup Point in Draw With Ecuador
confidence 100%Curaçao secured a 0-0 draw against Ecuador on June 20, 2026, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves to help his team earn its first-ever World Cup point. Ecuador now requires a victory against Germany to qualify for the next round.
What's confirmed:
- Curaçao and Ecuador played to a 0-0 draw on June 20, 2026.
- The match took place at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
- Curaçao earned its first-ever World Cup point.
- Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves during the match.
- Eloy Room tied the World Cup record for saves previously held by Tim Howard.
- Ecuador has one point from two games and must defeat Germany to qualify.
- Curaçao will advance if they beat the Ivory Coast.