Today's game between Ecuador and Germany will kick-off at 25 Jun 2026, 21:00.
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Ecuador vs Germany is available to watch live in the United Kingdom on BBC One and via BBC iPlayer. The TV channel and live stream options are listed below.
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Ecuador and Germany meet at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 25 in the final round of Group E fixtures at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For one side, the stakes could not be higher. For the other, the hard work is already done.
Germany arrive having already secured top spot in the group with a perfect six points from two matches. Julian Nagelsmann's side beat the Ivory Coast 2-1 on Matchday 2 in a comeback that showcased exactly how dangerous this squad can be, with Deniz Undav scoring twice as a substitute to seal the win.
Undav now has three goals in two substitute appearances at this tournament, and his form has drawn comparisons to some of Germany's great strikers. The Stuttgart forward has become one of the stories of the competition.
Ecuador's situation is far more precarious. Sebastian Beccacece's side sit on a single point after a goalless draw with Curacao followed their opening defeat to the Ivory Coast. La Tri dominated possession in Kansas City but could not find a way through against a well-organised low block.
A win here is now the minimum requirement if Ecuador are to have any realistic chance of advancing. Enner Valencia remains their focal point in attack, and Moises Caicedo will need to drive them forward from midfield if they are to create the chances their tournament survival demands.
Germany are without Nico Schlotterbeck, who was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament with an ankle ligament injury sustained in the Ivory Coast match. Nagelsmann must reshuffle his defensive options, though the squad depth at his disposal means the disruption should be manageable.
Read on for everything you need to know about where to watch Ecuador vs Germany live, including TV channel, live stream options, and kick-off time.
How to watch Ecuador vs Germany with VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Team news & squads
Ecuador vs Germany lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- S. Beccacece
- J. Nagelsmann
Injuries and Suspensions
The South Americans make two changes to the team that drew with minnows Curacao in their previous game, as Joel Ordonez and Nilson Angulo both come in to replace Jordy Alcivar and Pervis Estupinan.
Meanwhile, Germany’s hero in their win over the Ivory Coast, Deniz Undav, has to settle for a place on the bench despite three goals in the tournament, with Arsenal’s Kai Havertz preferred up front. But there are two changes, as David Raum and Antonio Rudiger replace Nathaniel Brown and Nico Schlotterbeck.
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
Highlights: Ecuador 1-1 Germany HT
- 2nd minute, GOAL: Ecuador 0-1 Germany! Leroy Sane finishes into the bottom corner after a Florian Wirtz's pass, but Ecuador are furious as they think Pedro Vite was fouled by Aleksander Pavlovic’s high boot in the build up, and they may have a point.
- 9th minute, GOAL: Ecuador 1-1 Germany! Nilson Angulo fires a brilliant low shot from just outside the box that flies past Manuel Neuer. What a start to this game.
- 25th minute, Germany chance. Kai Havertz heads straight at the goalkeeper after climbing well to meet David Raum’s superb left wing cross.
Second half highlights: Ecuador 2-1 Germany FT
- 46th minute, Germany penalty overturned! The referee points to the spot after Havertz was fouled in the box, but she changes her mind after a VAR review, spotting a foul by Sane on the halfway line in the build up.
- 62nd minute, Ecuador half chance. Valencia’s powerful, right-footed volley from distance is kept out by Neuer who dives to his right to palm it away.
- 72nd minute, huge Ecuador chance. A mix-up between Neuer and Tah at the back for Germany creates chaos and the ball eventually falls to Plata but he flicks the ball wide from the edge of the six-yard box.
- 77th minute, GOAL: Ecuador 2-1 Germany! Plata makes up for his earlier miss, flicking home from point blank range, getting ahead of Neuer, after corner was flicked on at the near post. Could Ecuador now qualify for the knock-outs?
- FULL TIME! Ecuador go through after surviving some late Germany pressure, to wild scenes of joy.
Form
Ecuador come into this match with one win, two draws, and two losses from their last five outings. Their most recent result was a 0-0 draw with Curacao in the World Cup on June 21, following a 1-0 defeat to the Ivory Coast on Matchday 1. Before the tournament, La Tri beat Guatemala 3-0 and Saudi Arabia 2-1 in friendlies, and drew 1-1 with the Netherlands in March. Ecuador have scored six goals and conceded two across those five matches.
Germany have won all five of their last five matches across all competitions. Their most recent outing was a 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast on June 20 in the World Cup, with Deniz Undav scoring twice off the bench. Before that, they beat Curacao 7-1 on Matchday 1 and defeated the United States 1-2 in a friendly on June 6. Germany also beat Finland 4-0 and Ghana 2-1 in pre-tournament preparation. Nagelsmann's side have scored 16 goals and conceded three across those five games, keeping one clean sheet.
Head-to-Head Record
ECULast 2 matches
GER0
Wins
0
Draws
2
Wins
Goals scored
7- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/2
- Both teams scored
- 1/2
The two nations have met twice, with Germany winning on both occasions. The most recent fixture was a friendly on May 29, 2013, which Germany won 4-2. Before that, Germany beat Ecuador 3-0 in a group-stage match at the 2006 FIFA World Cup on June 20 of that year. Germany have scored seven goals and conceded two across the two meetings.
Standings
In Group E, Germany sit top of the table in first place, while Ecuador are third heading into the final round of fixtures.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Ecuador vs Germany today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.