Germany faces Ecuador in Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, live from New York New Jersey Stadium on June 25, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Location: New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
- TV Channels: FOX, Telemundo
How to Watch Germany vs. Ecuador on June 25, 2026
You can watch Ecuador take on Germany live on DIRECTV on FOX and Telemundo on June 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.
Germany (2-0-0) vs. Ecuador (0-1-1) — Group E Match Preview
Germany and Ecuador meet in a decisive Group E clash at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with Germany arriving as the group’s only unbeaten side and Ecuador needing a result to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive. Germany, a four-time World Cup champion that suffered early exits in both 2018 and 2022, have pushed hard for redemption under Julian Nagelsmann, winning three pre-tournament friendlies including a 2-1 win over the United States in June — and they’ve carried that form straight into the group stage with two wins from two. Ecuador arrive here for their fifth World Cup this century, having qualified out of CONMEBOL with two games to spare on the back of an outstanding defensive record, though they haven’t found that same composure in New Jersey, sitting on a draw and a loss through two matches. Deniz Undav leads Germany’s attack with 3 goals across 2 appearances, and Kai Havertz has added 2 more to make Germany the group’s most prolific side, while Ecuador’s Enner Valencia has been active up front with 8 total shots in the tournament — the most on his side — without consistently converting. Joshua Kimmich has been pulling the strings in midfield with 2 assists in 2 matches, a metronomic presence that connects defense and attack and has helped Germany look comfortable at both ends.
The sides have met twice before, with Germany winning 3-0 at the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ group stage and 4-2 in a 2013 friendly, giving this a historical dimension even if the stakes now sit entirely in Ecuador’s hands — a win would keep Sebastian Beccacece’s side mathematically alive, while another Germany victory confirms their place at the top of Group E and likely secures first place outright.
National TV
FOX, Telemundo
What Time is the Ecuador vs. Germany Match Today?
The Germany vs. Ecuador match starts at 4:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Germany vs. Ecuador?
You can watch Germany vs. Ecuador on FOX and Telemundo.
Players to Watch: Germany vs. Ecuador
Germany
Deniz Undav — Forward. Undav has been Germany’s most clinical finisher in Group E, putting up 3 goals across 2 appearances to lead the tournament’s scoring chart for his side. That kind of efficiency at the top of Nagelsmann’s attack makes him the player Ecuador’s defense most needs to contain, particularly given how freely Germany have been creating chances through this group stage.
Joshua Kimmich — Midfielder. Kimmich has racked up 2 assists in 2 matches, making him the engine behind much of what Germany have built offensively in Group E. His ability to control tempo and pick the right pass under pressure is what makes Germany’s attack feel systemic rather than dependent on any single moment.
Kai Havertz — Forward. Havertz has contributed 2 goals in 2 appearances and brings a different dimension from Undav — he can operate between the lines, hold the ball in tight spaces, and link play as much as finish. Combined with Undav, they give Germany an attacking front that is difficult to mark with a single defensive shape.
Ecuador
Enner Valencia — Forward. Valencia leads Ecuador in total shots with 8 across the group stage, a figure that reflects both his hunger to get into threatening positions and the challenge he’s had in finding the net. He’s Ecuador’s most experienced forward and still their most dangerous outlet — against a Germany side that will carry the ball and press high, how Valencia holds the line alone up front matters enormously.
Gonzalo Plata — Forward. Plata has tested opposing defenses repeatedly with 6 total shots through two matches, and his directness on the right side gives Ecuador one of their few genuine weapons in transition. If Ecuador are going to steal a result here, it’s likely to come from a quick counter, and Plata is built for exactly that kind of chance.
Pedro Vite — Midfielder. Vite leads Ecuador with 155 accurate passes in the group stage, a number that speaks to how central he is to everything Ecuador try to build from midfield. Against a Germany press that has been disciplined and aggressive, his ability to find the right outlet quickly will determine whether Ecuador can impose any rhythm on the match at all.
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