Ecuador and Curaçao both open their 2026 World Cup campaigns looking to bounce back from early defeats when they meet at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Saturday.
Debutants Curaçao were heavily beaten by Germany, losing 7–1 in a result that leaves them bottom of Group E. Ecuador, meanwhile, went down 1–0 to Ivory Coast after a late winner from Amad Diallo.
Heading into this match, Ecuador are the clear favorites on paper and will be expected to take control much like the Germans did. However, the World Cup has a history of surprises and Curaçao will be hoping to respond after a difficult opening match.
It sets up an intriguing Group Two game, whether it becomes a routine win or produces an upset in Group E. Here’s how and when you can watch it.
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What time does Ecuador vs Curaçao start?
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium Date: Saturday, June 20 Kickoff Time: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT / 1:00 AM BST (June 21)
How to watch Ecuador vs. Curaçao on TV, live stream
Fox and fuboTV will both carry English-language shows for US audiences, while it’s Telemundo for those looking to catch the action in Spanish.
Canadian viewers can choose between TSN, CTV, RDS and Crave, but there’s only one offering in Mexico from ViX.
Those staying up late in the UK can catch the match via the BBC.
Country
Emitter(s)
United States
Fox Sports 1, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO, FOX One
Canada
TSN+, TSN1, TSN4, TSN5, CTV, RDS App, CTV App, Crave
United Kingdom
BBC Sport Web, BBC One, BBC iPlayer
Mexico
ViX Mexico
MORE: Complete list of worldwide broadcasters for Ecuador vs. Curaçao
What’s next for Ecuador, Curaçao?
Curaçao faces an uphill battle to qualify for the knockouts. | CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP/Getty Images
After their meeting, attention turns to the final Group E matches for both sides.
Ecuador next face Germany in Arlington, Texas on June 25 in a tough test against the group favourites.
Curaçao, meanwhile, face Ivory Coast in Philadelphia on the same day.
Depending on the results, those matches could prove crucial in the race for a late push into the knockout stages – or simply serve as a final exit in North America.
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