Ecuador and Curacao played out a thrilling goalless draw at the 2026 World Cup on Sunday. Both teams launched a series of attacks at Kansas City Stadium, but neither could score a decisive goal. The result leaves both teams with one point each in Group E and in the bottom two places. The result keeps their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages alive, but the situation has become difficult. Germany has already qualified from this group. Germany has six points from two games. Ivory Coast is in second place with three points from two games. Curacao, who are making their World Cup debut, managed to collect their first point.

The first half of the match between Ecuador and Curacao at Kansas City Stadium ended in a goalless draw. Both teams made some attacks, but none proved decisive. Both teams will have to win this match to keep their chances of entering the knockout stage. A draw would be a loss for both teams.

Ecuador is playing a 3-1-4-2 formation, while Curacao is playing a 5-4-1 formation. This means Curacao is playing a defensive strategy and will rely more on counterattacks. Ecuador will try to control the ball more.