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Curaçao and Ecuador share Group E at the 2026 World Cup and meet in the group stage. Both sides are fighting to reach the knockouts. On the FIFA ranking, Ecuador are the favourite — a 66-place gap.
Curaçao - Ecuador will be played on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 at 18:00 ET in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. ⏳ Date subject to confirmation.
| Curaçao 🇨🇼 | Metric | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| #89 | FIFA Ranking | #23 |
| Group E | Group | Group E |
| CONCACAF | Confederation | CONMEBOL |
| Dick Advocaat | Head coach | Sebastián Beccacece |
| 1 | WC appearances | 5 |
| Debut | Best WC | Round of 16 (2006) |
Historic first World Cup appearance. The smallest nation by population ever at a World Cup (150,000). Dick Advocaat is head coach. Many players have Dutch roots in the Eredivisie and across Europe. The Kingdom showdown with Germany (and theoretically the Netherlands later) is unique. An upset is everything.
Finished second in CONMEBOL qualifying above Brazil and Uruguay — a statement. With Caicedo (Chelsea), Pacho (PSG), Sarmiento and Estupiñán, a strong young squad. In Group E, advancing is very realistic; Round of 16 is achievable.
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Start predicting →Yes — Curaçao and Ecuador meet in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup (Group E).
On the FIFA world ranking, Ecuador (#23) are favoured over Curaçao (#89). The gap is 66 ranking places.
Curaçao: Debut (1 World Cup appearances). Ecuador: Round of 16 (2006) (5 World Cup appearances).
Curaçao are coached by Dick Advocaat. Ecuador are coached by Sebastián Beccacece.
Curaçao play in Group E. Ecuador play in Group E.
Last updated: 2026-06-07