Ecuador vs Germany: How to Watch the 2026 World Cup Group E Match Live
The clash between Ecuador and Germany promises to be a gripping encounter in Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both teams are eager to make their mark in this tournament and advance beyond the group stage.
Despite the 13-place gap in FIFA rankings, with Germany positioned 10th and Ecuador at 23rd, this match holds great significance for both sides’ hopes of progressing further.
Ecuador is participating in its fifth World Cup and second in a row, hoping to improve after a group stage exit in 2022. Their squad features key players like Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo, PSG’s Willian Pacho, and young talent Kendry Paez from River Plate.
On the other side, Germany began the tournament strongly with a commanding 7-1 win over Curacao. The four-time champions are competing in their 21st World Cup, aiming to overcome recent disappointments of not advancing past the group phase in 2018 and 2022. Their midfield boasts creativity with Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz alongside Bayern Munich stars Jamal Musiala and Joshua Kimmich.
How to Watch Ecuador vs Germany Live
In the United States, the match will air on Fox. Fans can also stream the game through platforms including fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New users can take advantage of a free trial offered by fubo, which streams over 100 channels including ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox.
Match Timing and Venue
The game kicks off on Thursday, June 25, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time, hosted at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Here are the start times across different US time zones:
Other Matches on June 25 and 26 (All Times Eastern)
- June 25: Curacao vs Ivory Coast (4 p.m.), Tunisia vs Netherlands (7 p.m.), Japan vs Sweden (7 p.m.), Turkey vs USA (10 p.m.), Paraguay vs Australia (10 p.m.)
- June 26: France vs Norway (3 p.m.), Senegal vs Iraq (3 p.m.), Spain vs Uruguay (8 p.m.), Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia (8 p.m.), New Zealand vs Belgium (11 p.m.), Egypt vs Iran (11 p.m.)
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, marking the first time the World Cup is hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches take place across 16 cities spanning all three nations.
Host cities in the US include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle. In Canada, Toronto and Vancouver host games, while Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey represent Mexico.
This edition expands to 48 teams, up from 32 in previous tournaments, increasing the number of matches to 104 in total—from group stages to the final.
Streaming and Broadcast Information
Coverage in the US features English-language broadcasts on FOX and FS1, accessible via fubo without cable. Spanish-language viewers can watch on Telemundo and Universo, streamed on Peacock and DIRECTV.
Final Match Details
The World Cup final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in the New York-New Jersey area, officially known as FIFA's tournament stadium name.
Is the US Team Participating?
Yes, the United States has automatically qualified as one of the host nations along with Canada and Mexico.
