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

Ecuador vs Germany 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 and Germany meet in Group E of the 2026 World Cup, a clash between a disciplined South American side and a rejuvenated European powerhouse. Ecuador, under manager Félix Sánchez, have built a reputation for defensive solidity and quick transitions, relying on the pace of wingers like Gonzalo Plata and the creativity of Moisés Caicedo in midfield. Their recent form has been strong, with a compact 4-4-2 shape that frustrates opponents and exploits set pieces. Germany, led by Julian Nagelsmann, have rediscovered their attacking flair after a disappointing 2022, blending youth with experience. Key figures include Florian Wirtz, whose dribbling and vision unlock defenses, and Niclas Füllkrug, a clinical finisher. The battle in midfield will be crucial: Ecuador's Caicedo vs Germany's Ilkay Gündogan, with the latter's passing range key to breaking down Ecuador's low block. Germany need to avoid complacency, as Ecuador's counter-attacks, spearheaded by Enner Valencia, can punish any lapse. Ecuador will aim to contain and hit on the break, while Germany seek to dominate possession and create overloads. With both teams eyeing top spot in the group, expect a tense, tactical affair where set pieces and individual brilliance could decide the outcome.

Key players to watch

Ecuador

Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) — The midfield engine, crucial for breaking up play and launching counters.
Enner Valencia (Fenerbahçe) — Veteran striker, Ecuador's all-time top scorer, lethal in the box and on set pieces.
Gonzalo Plata (Al Sadd) — Winger with pace and trickery, key to stretching Germany's defense.

Germany

Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen) — Creative playmaker, excellent dribbler and passer, central to Germany's attack.
Niclas Füllkrug (Borussia Dortmund) — Powerful striker, prolific scorer, strong in the air and hold-up play.
Ilkay Gündogan (Barcelona) — Experienced midfielder, controls tempo, provides key passes and late runs.

How to watch Ecuador vs Germany — 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 Germany?

Thu, Jun 25 at 08:00 PM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP E of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Ecuador vs Germany?

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.