How to watch Ecuador vs. Curacao FIFA World Cup game in KC: Time, TV, betting odds
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- Ecuador and Curacao meet in Kansas City in the second Group E World Cup match.
- Ecuador was a heavy favorite after a two-year unbeaten run ended with a 1-0 loss.
- Curacao suffered a 7-1 opening loss to Germany and is ranked 83rd by FIFA.
The second FIFA World Cup game in Kansas City pits Ecuador against Curacao in Group E.
Both soccer teams lost their opening game, but an 0-1 record is about all they have in common.
Ecuador is a heavy favorite. Before its 1-0 loss to Ivory Coast on Sunday in Philadelphia, the team known as La Tricolor hadn’t lost in two years, defeating Argentina in a World Cup qualifier and drawing the U.S. and Netherlands in friendlies.
This is a defensive-minded team, conceding just five goals in 18 qualifying matches, that must find a way to score. That shouldn’t be a problem against Curacao, which had the tournament’s worst outcome in opening games over the past week: a 7-1 loss to Germany.
Ecuador is rated 28th in the world in the most recent FIFA rankings. Curacao is No. 83.
Curacao is the smallest nation by size and population to play in a World Cup, and now must find a way to be more competitive on Saturday.
When and where is the Ecuador-Curacao game?
Ecuador and Curacao will meet in a FIFA World Cup Group J game at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday, June 20 at 7 p.m. Central Time.
What’s the channel for Ecuador-Curacao?
Argentina-Algeria will be on FS1 and Telemundo.
What’s the betting information for Ecuador-Curacao
Ecuador is a minus-1000 favorite, according to ESPN. A bettor would have to wager $1,000 to win $100, wagering on Ecuador. The over/under on total goals scored is 3 1/2.
This story was originally published June 18, 2026 at 3:39 PM.