Ecuador vs Curaçao — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Ecuador vs Curaçao kicks off in GROUP E of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Ecuador enter Group E as one of the favorites, having impressed in qualifying with their high-pressing style and defensive solidity. Under manager Félix Sánchez, they rely on a compact 4-4-2 that transitions quickly through the flanks. Key to their attack is the pace of Gonzalo Plata and the creativity of Moisés Caicedo in midfield. Curaçao, making their World Cup debut, are the underdogs but boast a resilient defensive unit and dangerous counter-attacks led by experienced players like Leandro Bacuna and Jarchinio Antonia. They will look to frustrate Ecuador and exploit set pieces. Ecuador needs a win to set the tone, while Curaçao aims to stay compact and hit on the break. The battle between Ecuador's midfield press and Curaçao's ability to bypass it will be crucial.

Key players to watch

Ecuador

Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea) — The midfield engine, breaks up play and drives forward with purpose.
Gonzalo Plata (Al Sadd) — Explosive winger with pace and trickery, key to unlocking defenses.
Pervis Estupiñán (Brighton) — Overlapping left-back who provides width and dangerous crosses.

Curaçao

Leandro Bacuna (Groningen) — Experienced midfielder, set-piece specialist and leader.
Jarchinio Antonia (Roda JC) — Speedy winger, Curaçao's main threat on the counter.
Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) — Solid defender, crucial in containing Ecuador's wide players.

How to watch Ecuador vs Curaçao — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Ecuador vs Curaçao?

Sun, Jun 21 at 12:00 AM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP E of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Ecuador vs Curaçao?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.