Group Stage · Group E

Ecuador vs Curaçao

Sunday, June 21, 2026 · 00:00 UTC · Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

ECU

Ecuador

La Tri
FIFA Ranking#33
CoachSebastian Beccacece
Key PlayerMoises Caicedo
WC Appearances4
Best FinishRound of 16 (2006)
ExpectationsCompetitive

Ecuador's young, fearless squad impressed in 2022. Moises Caicedo anchors a midfield that can compete with anyone in world football.

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CUW

Curaçao

The Blues
FIFA Ranking#80
CoachDiego Forlan
Key PlayerLeandro Bacuna
WC Appearances1
Best FinishDebut
ExpectationsUnderdog

Curaçao make their historic World Cup debut — an incredible achievement for the tiny Caribbean island nation. They'll play with pride and nothing to lose in a group with Germany.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

EcuadorFIFA RankingCuraçao
#33 - #80
EcuadorWC AppearancesCuraçao
4 - 1

Group E Context

Die Mannschaft cannot afford a third consecutive group stage disaster. Curaçao make their historic World Cup debut.

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Venue

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Kansas City, MO, USA · Capacity: 76,416

The loudest stadium in the world (certified!). Arrowhead's passionate Chiefs Kingdom creates an atmosphere unmatched in American sports.

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Fan Guide: Kansas City

Top Spots

No Other Pub · Pub

Sporting KC official bar, massive screens, great atmosphere

Johnny's Tavern · Sports Bar

KC sports institution, good food, tons of TVs

Joe's Kansas City · Restaurant

In a gas station. Best BBQ in America (debatable but close)

Gates BBQ · Restaurant

KC institution since 1946. They yell "HI, MAY I HELP YOU?" - yell back.

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Other Group E Matches

Germany vs CuraçaoJun 14 · HoustonIvory Coast vs EcuadorJun 14 · PhiladelphiaGermany vs Ivory CoastJun 20 · TorontoCuraçao vs Ivory CoastJun 25 · PhiladelphiaEcuador vs GermanyJun 25 · New York

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