Sports · 20 June 2026

Ecuador needs win against Curaçao to stay in World Cup

Ecuador's World Cup hopes are on the line today, needing a win to avoid an early exit from the tournament. They play Curaçao, the smallest nation ever to reach a men's World Cup, in Kansas City on Saturday. Curaçao lost 7-1 to Germany in their debut, while Ecuador fell 1-0 to Ivory Coast.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 June 2026 at 8:01

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