Ecuador and Curaçao both open their 2026 World Cup campaigns looking to bounce back after opening defeats, as they meet on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Debutant Curaçao was beaten heavily by Germany, losing 7–1 in a result that leaves it bottom of Group E. Ecuador, meanwhile, fell 1–0 to Côte d’Ivoire after a late winner from Amad Diallo.