- Stage
- Group E
- Date
- Capacity
- 83K
- Roof
- Open
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00 PM
Mexico City
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00 PM
London (UK)
Thu, Jun 25, 9:00 PM
The teams
Venue: MetLife Stadium
FIFA tournament name New York New Jersey Stadium — capacity 82,500, open-air. The match is hosted in East Rutherford (New York metro).
Transit on match day
NJ Transit Meadowlands rail from Penn Station / Secaucus, ~25 min match-day shuttles
Climate (June 2026)
Warm, humid East Coast summer — 22-30°C, occasional thunderstorms
Airports
Newark (EWR) · JFK · LaGuardia (LGA)
Where to stay
Midtown Manhattan, Hoboken, Jersey City Newport
Full travel guide: East Rutherford (New York metro) World Cup 2026 host city →
Group E standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇩🇪 Germany | #10 |
| 2 | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | #23 |
| 3 | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast | #34 |
| 4 | 🇨🇼 Curaçao | #82 |
Other Group E fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group E Jun 14 · 23:00 UTC
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador
Group E Jun 14 · 17:00 UTC
Germany vs Curaçao
Group E Jun 20 · 20:00 UTC
Germany vs Ivory Coast
Group E Jun 20 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Ecuador vs Curaçao
Group E Jun 25 · 20:00 UTC
Curaçao vs Ivory Coast
Other matches on
5 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group D 02:00 UTC (next day) · Los Angeles Stadium
Türkiye vs United States
Group D 02:00 UTC (next day) · San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Paraguay vs Australia
Group E 20:00 UTC · Philadelphia Stadium
Curaçao vs Ivory Coast
Group F 23:00 UTC · Dallas Stadium
Japan vs Sweden
Group F 23:00 UTC · Kansas City Stadium
Tunisia vs Netherlands
Other matches at MetLife Stadium
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group C Jun 13 · 22:00 UTC
Brazil vs Morocco
Group I Jun 16 · 19:00 UTC
France vs Senegal
Group I Jun 22 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Norway vs Senegal
Group L Jun 27 · 21:00 UTC
Panama vs England
R32 Jun 30 · 21:00 UTC
Group I winner vs Best Group C/D/F/G/H third-placed team
Ecuador vs Germany — FAQ
When is Ecuador vs Germany kicking off?
June 25, 2026 at 20:00 UTC (MetLife Stadium local time depends on the city).
Where is Ecuador vs Germany being played?
MetLife Stadium (FIFA tournament name: New York New Jersey Stadium) in East Rutherford (New York metro). Capacity 82,500, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group E fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch Ecuador's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. TC Televisión · Teleamazonas is the primary broadcaster in Ecuador.
How do I get to MetLife Stadium on match day?
NJ Transit Meadowlands rail from Penn Station / Secaucus, ~25 min match-day shuttles
Who else is in Group E?
Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Curaçao. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Thu, Jun 25, 4:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Thu, Jun 25, 1:00 PM · Mexico City: Thu, Jun 25, 2:00 PM · London (UK): Thu, Jun 25, 9:00 PM