Canada vs Ecuador
Canada vs Ecuador preview
Canada vs Ecuador pits Ecuador (FIFA #31) against Canada (#43) in Group B on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at BC Place. Ecuador go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Canada have group stage as their World Cup high-water mark.
BC Place (capacity 54,500) is the retractable-roof home of the BC Lions (CFL), Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS). It sits 4m above sea level in Vancouver. June/July temperatures in Vancouver average a high of 22°C and a low of 14°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Canada have appeared at 3 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: Group, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ). Ecuador have appeared at 5 World Cups (last five: Group, DNQ, R16, DNQ, Group). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Canada vs Ecuador — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Canada | Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #43 | #31 |
| Confederation | CONCACAF | CONMEBOL |
| WC appearances | 3 | 5 |
| Best WC finish | Group stage | Round of 16 (2006) |
| Last 5 WCs | Group, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ | Group, DNQ, R16, DNQ, Group |
| Captain | Alphonso Davies | Enner Valencia |
| Manager | Jesse Marsch | Sebastián Beccacece |
| Players to watch | Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David, Stephen Eustáquio | Moisés Caicedo, Enner Valencia, Pervis Estupiñán |
Get live Canada vs Ecuador data
// Fetch live data for Canada vs Ecuador
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-18',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 18
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Canada vs Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup?
Canada vs Ecuador is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, kicking off at Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC at BC Place, Vancouver.
What stage is Canada vs Ecuador?
Canada vs Ecuador is a Group Stage fixture in Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Canada vs Ecuador?
BC Place (capacity 54,500, opened 1983, retractable roof, hybrid grass) in Vancouver hosts Canada vs Ecuador.
Who is favoured to win Canada vs Ecuador?
Ecuador go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #31, with Canada ranked #43. Ecuador's best World Cup finish is Round of 16 (2006); Canada's is Group stage. Live odds for Canada vs Ecuador are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Canada vs Ecuador?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Canada vs Ecuador in my timezone?
Canada vs Ecuador kicks off at Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Canada vs Ecuador stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-18) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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