When is Ecuador vs Germany at World Cup 2026?

Ecuador vs Germany is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 20:00 UTC at MetLife Stadium in New York.

What group are Ecuador and Germany in?

Both teams are in Group E of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Where is Ecuador vs Germany being played?

The match is at MetLife Stadium in New York, which has a capacity of 82,500 seats.

What are the FIFA rankings for Ecuador and Germany?

Ecuador is ranked #33 and Germany is ranked #8 in the FIFA World Rankings.

Group Stage · Group E

Ecuador vs Germany

Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 20:00 UTC · MetLife Stadium, New York

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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Germany

Die Mannschaft

FIFA Ranking#8

CoachJulian Nagelsmann

Key PlayerFlorian Wirtz

WC Appearances20

Best FinishWinners (4x: 1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)

ExpectationsContender

After consecutive group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022, Germany must restore their World Cup pedigree. Nagelsmann has injected new energy with Wirtz as the creative fulcrum.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

EcuadorFIFA RankingGermany

#33 - #8

EcuadorWC AppearancesGermany

4 - 20

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

MetLife Stadium

East Rutherford, NJ, USA · Capacity: 82,500

The crown jewel of World Cup 2026, MetLife Stadium will host the Final. As one of the largest NFL stadiums, it offers an incredible atmosphere for the biggest matches.

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