How to Watch Ecuador vs. Germany Live: TV, Streaming, and Kickoff Details for World Cup Group E

The upcoming clash between Ecuador and Germany in the group stage offers a significant test for both teams from different continents. Despite a 13-spot gap in the FIFA rankings, with Germany at 10th and Ecuador at 23rd, this match will influence their chances of advancing beyond the group phase.

Ecuador aims to improve on their 2022 exit as they make their second straight World Cup appearance and fifth overall. Key players include Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, PSG defender Willian Pacho, and River Plate's promising Kendry Paez.

Germany, four-time World Cup champions making their 21st tournament appearance, opened strongly with a 7-1 win over Curacao. After early exits in 2018 and 2022, they are eager to progress further this time. Their midfield features Liverpool's Florian Wirtz along with Bayern Munich stars Jamal Musiala and Joshua Kimmich.

TV and Streaming Info for Ecuador vs. Germany

The match will air on Fox in the United States. For streaming, options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New fubo subscribers can take advantage of a free trial to watch the game without cable.

Match Start Time

The game kicks off on Thursday, June 25, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Other Matches on June 25 and 26 (Eastern Time)

About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, marking the first time the tournament is hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will take place across 16 cities including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle in the U.S.; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey in Mexico.

The tournament expands to 48 teams, up from 32, featuring nations like Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the United States, and many others. This expansion increases the number of matches to 104, covering the group stage, knockout rounds, and final.

Streaming and Broadcast Channels

In the U.S., English-language broadcasts will appear on FOX and FS1, both accessible via fubo. Spanish-language coverage is available on Telemundo and Universo, with streaming options on Peacock and DIRECTV. Streaming availability may vary depending on the match and language preference.

Key Dates

• The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium (also known as New York-New Jersey Stadium).
• Kickoff times vary depending on venue and date, so viewers should check local schedules.
• The United States, as a host nation, automatically qualified for the tournament alongside Canada and Mexico.