Two teams in two very different situations meet in New Jersey as Ecuador face Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and you can live stream the match around the world for free.
Ecuador have built their recent success on a rock-solid defence, but a goal-shy attack means their hopes of qualifying from Group E are on a knife edge. La Tri were one of only three teams yet to score after two matches, but they really should have found the back of the net in their 0-0 draw against Curacao last time out as opposition goalkeeper Eloy Room made a record 15 saves. After losing their opening game 1-0 to Ivory Coast, their World Cup will be over if they fail to beat in-form Germany. Even then, they will have to rely on a best third place finish unless Curacao beat the Ivorians in the group’s second consecutive game.
Die Mannschaft have not progressed beyond the group stage since winning the 2014 tournament, but a 7-1 rout in Curacao and last-gasp 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast sealed their knockout spot as group winners. Super sub Deniz Undav was their two-goal hero against the Elephants, the Stuttgart forward’s winner coming four minutes into stoppage time, but it is not enough to earn him a start against Ecuador as head coach Julian Nagelsmann names a strong starting XI. Germany will face one of the top third-place teams – likely Paraguay or Australia, but possibly Sweden – in Boston in the next round on Monday.
So read on as we show you exactly how to watch Ecuador vs Germany for free from anywhere in FIFA World Cup 2026.
Ecuador vs Germany: Team News
Ecuador XI: Galindez; Franco, Ordonez, Pacho, Hincapie; Yeboah, Vite, Caicedo, Angulo; Plata, Valencia.
Germany XI: Neuer; Kimmich, Rudiger, Tah, Raum; Nmecha, Pavlovic; Sane, Musiala, Wirtz; Havertz.
How to watch Ecuador vs Germany for free
Ecuador vs Germany is available to watch for free in several countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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How to watch Ecuador vs Germany in the USA
American viewers can watch Ecuador vs Germany on Fox.
You can watch all World Cup matches on Fox and FS1 available on cord cutters like YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (selected markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch Ecuador vs Germany Fox One (3-day free trial).
You can also watch Telemundo (Spanish language) which is easily accessible via Peacock.
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How to watch Ecuador vs Germany in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Ecuador vs Germany free on BBC. Live coverage is on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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How to watch Ecuador vs Germany in Australia
Ecuador vs Germany will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
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How to watch Ecuador vs Germany in Canada
In Canada, TSN will broadcast Ecuador vs Germany.
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Ecuador vs Germany: Match Information
When does Ecuador vs Germany start?
Ecuador vs Germany starts at 9pm BST / 4pm ET Thursday 25 June. It is at 06:00 AEST on Friday 26 June in Australia.
What is the squad for Ecuador vs Germany?
Ecuador
Goalkeepers: Hernan Galindez (Huracan), Moises Ramirez (Kifisia), Gonzalo Valle (LDU Quito).
Defenders: Piero Hincapie (Arsenal), Willian Pacho (Paris St-Germain), Pervis Estupinan (AC Milan), Felix Torres (Internacional), Joel Ordonez (Club Brugge), Jackson Porozo (Tijuana), Angelo Preciado (Atletico Mineiro).
Midfielders: Moises Caicedo (Chelsea), Alan Franco (Atletico Mineiro), Kendry Paez (River Plate, on loan from Chelsea), Pedro Vite (UNAM), Jordy Alcivar (Independiente del Valle), Denil Castillo (Central Jutland), Yaimar Medina (Genk).
Extenders: Enner Valencia (Pachuca), Kevin Rodriguez (Union Saint-Gilloise), Jordy Caicedo (Huracan), Nilson Angulo (Sunderland), Anthony Valencia (Antwerp), Jeremy Arevalo (Stuttgart).
Germany
Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Alexander Nubel (Stuttgart).
Defenders: Waldemar Anton (Borussia Dortmund), Nathaniel Brown (Eintracht Frankfurt), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), Jonathan Tah (Bayern Munich), Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United).
Midfielders: Nadiem Amiri (Mainz), Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich), Pascal Gross (Brighton and Hove Albion), Jamie Leweling (Stuttgart), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund), Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich, Wi), Angelgaro Stiller (Liverian Stuttr), Angelo Stiller (Bayern Stuttr).
Extenders: Maximilian Beier (Borussia Dortmund), Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Lennart Karl (Bayern Munich), Leroy Sane (Galatasaray), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart), Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United).
|
Position |
Team |
DG |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Germany |
7 |
6 |
|
2 |
Ivory Coast |
0 |
3 |
|
3 |
Ecuador |
-1 |
1 |
|
4 |
Curacao |
-6 |
1 |
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