FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Ecuador Time
Track every FIFA World Cup 2026 kickoff in Ecuador Time, from Germany vs Curacao on June 14 to the July 19 final.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 now moves Ecuador into a full Sunday card that starts with Germany vs Curacao at 12:00 p.m. ECT on June 14. Viewers in Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca, Manta, and Ambato get a strong live window because the action stretches from midday into prime time instead of overnight hours. One dedicated ECT schedule still matters because Ecuador sits one hour behind Eastern Time, and that gap becomes easy to miss once group and knockout days stack up.
Timeanddate lists Quito on Ecuador Time at UTC-5 all year with no daylight saving change in 2026. Local attention stays high because the Ecuador national team opens against Côte d'Ivoire at 6:00 p.m. ECT on June 14, meets Curaçao at 7:00 p.m. ECT on June 20, and closes against Germany at 3:00 p.m. ECT on June 25. Sunday's immediate slate also gives Ecuador viewers Netherlands vs Japan at 3:00 p.m. ECT and Sweden vs Tunisia at 9:00 p.m. ECT.
Ecuador uses ECT at UTC-5 through the World Cup. Germany vs Curacao is the next kickoff for Ecuador viewers at 12:00 p.m. ECT on Sunday, June 14, Ecuador vs Côte d'Ivoire follows at 6:00 p.m. ECT, and the final begins at 2:00 p.m. ECT on Sunday, July 19. Ecuador stays one hour behind Eastern Time during the tournament.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Kickoff Times in Ecuador (ECT)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Ecuador Time (UTC-5).
| Date (Local) | Match | ET Kickoff | ECT Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Mexico vs South Africa | 3 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. ECT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 11, 2026 | Korea Republic vs Czechia | 10 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. ECT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 12, 2026 | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. ECT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 12, 2026 | USA vs Paraguay | 9 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. ECT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Qatar vs Switzerland | 3 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. ECT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Brazil vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. ECT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Haiti vs Scotland | 9 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. ECT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 13, 2026 | Australia vs Türkiye | 12 a.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. ECT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 14, 2026 | Germany vs Curaçao | 1 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. ECT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Netherlands vs Japan | 4 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. ECT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | 7 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. ECT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 14, 2026 | Sweden vs Tunisia | 10 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. ECT | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 15, 2026 | Spain vs Cabo Verde | 12 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. ECT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Belgium vs Egypt | 3 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. ECT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 6 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. ECT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 15, 2026 | IR Iran vs New Zealand | 9 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. ECT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | France vs Senegal | 3 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. ECT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | Iraq vs Norway | 6 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. ECT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria | 9 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. ECT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 16, 2026 | Austria vs Jordan | 12 a.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. ECT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Portugal vs Congo DR | 1 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. ECT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | England vs Croatia | 4 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. ECT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 17, 2026 | Ghana vs Panama | 7 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. ECT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 17, 2026 | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | 10 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. ECT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 18, 2026 | Czechia vs South Africa | 12 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. ECT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. ECT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 18, 2026 | Canada vs Qatar | 6 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. ECT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 18, 2026 | Mexico vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. ECT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 19, 2026 | USA vs Australia | 3 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. ECT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Scotland vs Morocco | 6 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. ECT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Brazil vs Haiti | 8:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. ECT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 19, 2026 | Türkiye vs Paraguay | 11 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. ECT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Netherlands vs Sweden | 1 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. ECT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. ECT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 20, 2026 | Ecuador vs Curaçao | 8 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. ECT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 20, 2026 | Tunisia vs Japan | 12 a.m. ET | 11:00 p.m. ECT | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 21, 2026 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 12 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. ECT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Belgium vs IR Iran | 3 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. ECT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | 6 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. ECT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 21, 2026 | New Zealand vs Egypt | 9 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. ECT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 22, 2026 | Argentina vs Austria | 1 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. ECT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | France vs Iraq | 5 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. ECT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | Norway vs Senegal | 8 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. ECT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 22, 2026 | Jordan vs Algeria | 11 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. ECT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 1 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. ECT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | England vs Ghana | 4 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. ECT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 23, 2026 | Panama vs Croatia | 7 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. ECT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 23, 2026 | Colombia vs Congo DR | 10 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. ECT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 24, 2026 | Switzerland vs Canada | 3 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. ECT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 24, 2026 | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | 3 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. ECT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Scotland vs Brazil | 6 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. ECT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Morocco vs Haiti | 6 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. ECT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 24, 2026 | Czechia vs Mexico | 9 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. ECT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| June 24, 2026 | South Africa vs Korea Republic | 9 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. ECT | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 25, 2026 | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | 4 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. ECT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Ecuador vs Germany | 4 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. ECT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Japan vs Sweden | 7 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. ECT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 7 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. ECT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Türkiye vs USA | 10 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. ECT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 25, 2026 | Paraguay vs Australia | 10 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. ECT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Norway vs France | 3 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. ECT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Senegal vs Iraq | 3 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. ECT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| June 26, 2026 | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 8 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. ECT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | Uruguay vs Spain | 8 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. ECT | Guadalajara Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 26, 2026 | Egypt vs IR Iran | 11 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. ECT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| June 26, 2026 | New Zealand vs Belgium | 11 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. ECT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| June 27, 2026 | Panama vs England | 5 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. ECT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Croatia vs Ghana | 5 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. ECT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Colombia vs Portugal | 7:30 p.m. ET | 6:30 p.m. ECT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | 7:30 p.m. ET | 6:30 p.m. ECT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Algeria vs Austria | 10 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. ECT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| June 27, 2026 | Jordan vs Argentina | 10 p.m. ET | 9:00 p.m. ECT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Times in Ecuador (ECT)
All times converted from ET (UTC-4) to Ecuador Time (UTC-5).
| Date (Local) | Round | ET Kickoff | ECT Kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2026 | Round of 32: Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | 3 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. ECT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| June 29, 2026 | Round of 32: Group C winners vs Group F runners-up | 1 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. ECT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| June 29, 2026 | Round of 32: Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place | 4:30 p.m. ET | 3:30 p.m. ECT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| June 29, 2026 | Round of 32: Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | 9 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. ECT | Monterrey Stadium, yet to be confirmed, yet to be confirmed |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group E runners up vs Group I runners-up | 1 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. ECT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group I winners vs Group C/D/F/G/H third place | 5 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. ECT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| June 30, 2026 | Round of 32: Group A winners vs Group C/E/F/H/I third place | 9 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. ECT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| July 1, 2026 | Round of 32: Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place | 12 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. ECT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 1, 2026 | Round of 32: Group G winners vs Group A/E/H/I/J third place | 4 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. ECT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| July 1, 2026 | Round of 32: Group D winners vs Group B/E/F/I/J third place | 8 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. ECT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, United States |
| July 2, 2026 | Round of 32: Group H winners vs Group J runners-up | 3 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. ECT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| July 2, 2026 | Round of 32: Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up | 7 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. ECT | Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada |
| July 2, 2026 | Round of 32: Group B winners vs Group E/F/G/I/J third place | 11 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. ECT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | 2 p.m. ET | 1:00 p.m. ECT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | 6 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. ECT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 3, 2026 | Round of 32: Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place | 9:30 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. ECT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | 1 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. ECT | Houston Stadium, Houston, United States |
| July 4, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | 5 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. ECT | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, United States |
| July 5, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | 4 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. ECT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
| July 5, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 79 vs Winner match 80 | 8 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. ECT | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico |
| July 6, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | 3 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. ECT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 6, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | 8 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. ECT | Seattle Stadium, Seattle, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | 12 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. ECT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 7, 2026 | Round of 16: Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | 4 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. ECT | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada |
| July 9, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | 4 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. ECT | Boston Stadium, Foxborough, United States |
| July 10, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | 3 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. ECT | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, United States |
| July 11, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | 5 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. ECT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 11, 2026 | Quarter-final: Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | 9 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. ECT | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States |
| July 14, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | 3 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. ECT | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, United States |
| July 15, 2026 | Semi-final: Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | 3 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. ECT | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States |
| July 18, 2026 | Third-place playoff: Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | 5 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. ECT | Miami Stadium, Miami, United States |
| July 19, 2026 | Final: Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | 3 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. ECT | New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, United States |
Ecuador gets a strong knockout calendar for home viewing. The earliest knockout ties land at 11:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. ECT. The latest ties move to 8:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m., and 10:00 p.m. ECT. The final stays in a clean Sunday afternoon slot because it starts at 2:00 p.m. ECT on July 19.
Viewing Tips for Ecuador Fans
The easiest live Ecuador watch window usually sits between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. ECT, because many of the strongest fixtures fit into one long afternoon and evening block. The toughest finish comes on the 10:00 p.m. ECT nights, so double-header days still need alerts if you plan to follow every match live. The FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule remains the fastest ET cross-check when bracket pairings lock in late.
Ecuador has a clear local route for this tournament. Teleamazonas has confirmed 40 live matches and 40 delayed broadcasts, and the network says every Ecuador match will be available through its open signal. The Ecuador World Cup 2026 broadcasting guide is the safest final check before kickoff, especially when you want the clearest split between free national coverage and wider provider options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the next FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Ecuador?
Germany vs Curacao kicks off at 12:00 p.m. ECT on Sunday, June 14. Ecuador viewers then get Netherlands vs Japan at 3:00 p.m. ECT, Ecuador vs Côte d'Ivoire at 6:00 p.m. ECT, and Sweden vs Tunisia at 9:00 p.m. ECT.
What time is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final in Ecuador Time?
The final starts at 2:00 p.m. ECT on July 19. New York New Jersey Stadium hosts that title match in East Rutherford.
Does Ecuador change clocks during the FIFA World Cup 2026?
No. Ecuador stays on ECT during the full tournament and does not use daylight saving time in 2026.
Where can fans in Ecuador watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live?
Ecuador viewers can use Teleamazonas for a major free-to-air package, with 40 live matches confirmed and every Ecuador match included.
Ecuador viewers now move from opening weekend into a Sunday slate that carries straight into La Tri's first group match. Germany vs Curacao starts the next run at 12:00 p.m. ECT, and Ecuador vs Côte d'Ivoire lands in a prime 6:00 p.m. local slot. A fixed ECT schedule keeps that full sequence easy to track.
Keep each matchday pinned here before the next kickoff or lineup update. FWCLive.com will keep the Ecuador times aligned with the live tournament calendar.
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