Ecuador vs Germany
Ecuador vs Germany preview
Ecuador vs Germany is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group E. Ecuador (Seed #20) face Germany (#17) on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at MetLife Stadium. With both sides ranked within 3 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
MetLife Stadium (capacity 82,500) is the open-roof home of the New York Giants, New York Jets (NFL). It sits 2m above sea level in New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford). June/July temperatures in New York average a high of 29°C and a low of 19°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Ecuador have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). Germany have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Ecuador vs Germany — 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 | Ecuador | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #20 | #17 |
| Confederation | CONMEBOL | UEFA |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live Ecuador vs Germany data
// Fetch live data for Ecuador vs Germany
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-25',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ecuador vs Germany at the 2026 World Cup?
Ecuador vs Germany is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026, kicking off at Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:00:00 UTC at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford).
What stage is Ecuador vs Germany?
Ecuador vs Germany is a Group Stage fixture in Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Ecuador vs Germany?
MetLife Stadium (capacity 82,500, opened 2010, open roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford) hosts Ecuador vs Germany.
Who is favoured to win Ecuador vs Germany?
Germany go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #17, with Ecuador seeded #20. Germany's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; Ecuador's is To be confirmed. Live odds for Ecuador vs Germany are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Ecuador vs Germany?
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 Ecuador vs Germany in my timezone?
Ecuador vs Germany kicks off at Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Ecuador vs Germany stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-25) 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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