Ecuador vs Curaçao Highlights and Goals

World Cup

12:00 AMJune 21, 2026

Group Stage – 2

Ecuador

Show Score

0 – 0

HT:(0 – 0)

Curaçao

Arrowhead Stadium

Referee: Ma Ning, China

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Match Stats

Ball possession

75%

25%

3.06

Expected goals (xG)

0.48

2.48

Goals Prevented

2.48

Attack

Total shots

Shots on target

Shots off target

Blocked shots

Shots inside box

Shots outside box

Corner kicks

Offsides

Passing

641

Total passes

223

577 (90%)

Accurate passes

154 (69%)

Discipline

Fouls

Yellow cards

Red cards

Goalkeeper saves

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Lineup

1
G

Hernán Galíndez

8.0

3
D

Piero Hincapié

7.3

6
D

Willian Pacho

7.5

21
D

Alan Franco

7.2

5
M

Jordy Alcivar

38′

6.7

7
M

Pervis Estupiñán

6.7

23
M

Moisés Caicedo

8.3

15
M

Pedro Vite

7.9

9
M

John Yeboah

7.3

13
F

Enner Valencia (C)

6.7

19
F

Gonzalo Plata

7.3

Substitutes

14
F

Alan Minda

8
F

Anthony Valencia

24
F

Jeremy Arevalo

18
M

Denil Castillo

10
M

Kendry Páez

2
D

Félix Torres

25
D

Jackson Porozo

4
D

Joel Ordóñez

26
D

Yaimar Medina

22
G

Gonzalo Valle

12
G

Moisés Ramírez

16
F

Jordy Caicedo

89′

17
D

Ángelo Preciado

83′

6.6

20
F

Nilson Angulo

70′

6.9

11
F

Kevin Rodriguez

46′

6.3

Coach

Sebastian Beccacece

1
G

Eloy Room

10.0

24
D

Deveron Fonville

6.9

5
D

Sherel Constancio Floranus

7.7

18
D

Armando Obispo

7.3

3
D

Jurien Gaari

75′

6.7

20
D

Joshua Brenet

7.5

7
M

Juninho Bacuna

53′

6.6

10
M

Leandro Bacuna (C)

39′

6.3

8
M

Livano Comenencia

56′

6.5

21
M

Tahith Chong

6.9

9
F

Jürgen Locadia

6.5

Substitutes

12
F

Sontje Hansen

17
F

Brandley Kuwas

22
M

Kevin Felida

11
F

Jeremy Antonisse

13
M

Tyrese Noslin

15
M

Ar'Jany Martha

23
D

Riechedly Bazoer

2
D

Shurandy Sambo

26
G

Trevor Iriving Doornbusch

25
G

Tyrick Bodak

6
M

Godfried Roemeratoe

84′

6.6

19
F

Gervane Kastaneer

90+1′

83′

6.7

16
F

Jearl Margaritha

76′

6.2

4
D

Roshon van Eijma

76′

6.9

14
F

Kenji Gorré

75′

6.5

Coach

Dick Advocaat

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Ecuador and Curaçao played out a goalless stalemate at Arrowhead Stadium, with the South Americans dominating possession but unable to break down a resolute defensive display.

Ecuador controlled the match from start to finish, creating numerous chances in their World Cup opener. The home side dominated the ball with 75 percent possession and fired 28 shots, but Curaçao’s goalkeeper Eloy Room delivered an outstanding performance to keep the score level.

The first half saw Ecuador establish their authority early. Midfielder Pedro Vite created chances with pinpoint passing, while the defense remained organized. In the 38th minute, J. Alcivar picked up a yellow card for a rash challenge, setting a physical tone for the contest.

Curaçao responded with defensive discipline despite limited opportunities. L. Bacuna received a yellow card in the 39th minute as the visitors looked to frustrate their opponents. The Caribbean side managed just three shots on target throughout the entire match.

At halftime, Ecuador had created the better chances but failed to convert. Expected goals favored the home team significantly, with Ecuador generating 3.06 xG compared to Curaçao’s 0.48. Room’s early saves kept the match scoreless heading into the break.

The second half followed a similar pattern. Ecuador continued pressing forward with intensity and precision. Willian Pacho fired a dangerous effort on target, while Caicedo controlled the midfield with authority and leadership.

Curaçao accumulated yellow cards as the match progressed. J. Bacuna saw yellow in the 53rd minute, followed by L. Comenencia in the 56th. J. Gaari and G. Kastaneer also received cautions as the visitors became increasingly frustrated.

Ecuador’s attacking prowess never wavered. The home team completed 577 accurate passes from 641 attempts, displaying 90 percent accuracy. Nine corner kicks came their way, but set-piece execution let them down repeatedly.

Room proved the match’s standout performer with 15 saves. His reflexes and positioning were exceptional throughout. Ecuador’s Hernán Galíndez made three crucial saves at the other end to preserve the draw.

The final whistle brought frustration for Ecuador despite their superiority. Neither team managed to find the back of the net despite multiple opportunities. This result leaves both sides with work to do in their World Cup campaigns.

Ecuador will look to convert their dominance into goals in their next fixture. Curaçao will take confidence from their defensive resilience but need attacking improvements. The point keeps both teams alive in the tournament race.

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