{"id":1460164,"date":"2026-06-18T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1460164"},"modified":"2026-06-18T17:53:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T16:53:41","slug":"ecuador-vs-curacao-team-news-predicted-lineups","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/world-cup\/ecuador-vs-curacao-team-news-predicted-lineups\/","title":{"rendered":"Ecuador vs Curacao team news and predicted lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ecuador<\/a> and Curacao<\/a> return to action at 2026 World Cup<\/a> in the early hours of Sunday 21 June at 1am (UK time).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ecuador sit third in the Group E after a devastating stoppage time loss to Ivory Coast. Sebastian Beccacece\u2019s side lacked a clinical edge in the final third but still showed enough to suggest they should grow into the tournament. They will view this as a must-win opportunity to build momentum before the final group fixture with Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curacao, meanwhile, were comfortably beaten in their opener, but did manage to get themselves on the scoresheet. The debutants struggled to cope defensively against sustained pressure, and were overwhelmed by the sheer quality and volume of Germany. Another demanding evening looks likely against an Ecuador side eager to assert themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two sides have never met before, adding a fresh dynamic to this group-stage encounter. That being said, Ecuador will be overwhelming favourites given their superior experience and physical edge.<\/p>\n\n\n

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