Ecuador fans gather at Rocky Steps ahead of World Cup match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:35 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Ecuador fans hosted a large gathering at Philadelphia's Rocky Steps on June 13, 2026, prior to their World Cup opener against the Ivory Coast on June 14. The celebration included an oversized Ecuador flag and followed the arrival of national team player Moises Caicedo. This marks Ecuador's fifth World Cup appearance and their second consecutive trip after competing in Qatar 2022. Fans across the U.S. are engaging in similar pre-match festivities, including Brazilian and Scottish supporters. Ecuador's match against the Ivory Coast is set for 7 p.m. ET in Philadelphia Stadium.
- •Ecuador fans celebrated at the Rocky Steps in Philadelphia.
- •The gathering occurred before Ecuador's World Cup match against Ivory Coast.
- •Ecuador aims for its first win after a group stage exit in 2022.
- •Fans displayed an oversized Ecuador flag during the event.
- •Moises Caicedo arrived in Philadelphia with the national team.
- 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Ecuador fans fill Art Museum steps ahead of first World Cup match in Philadelphia
- 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — Ecuador fans take over 'Rocky Steps' ahead of World Cup opener vs. Ivory Coast
"Ahead of Ecuador's World Cup opener on Sunday vs. the Ivory Coast, Ecuador fans took over Philadelphia's famous "Rocky Steps" for a fan party.
"On the eve of Ecuador's World Cup match against Ivory Coast, fans flooded the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Saturday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 2:35 AMEcuador fans fill Art Museum steps ahead of first World Cup match in Philadelphia
On the eve of Ecuador's World Cup match against Ivory Coast, fans flooded the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Saturday night.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 11:23 PMEcuador fans take over 'Rocky Steps' ahead of World Cup opener vs. Ivory Coast
Ahead of Ecuador's World Cup opener on Sunday vs. the Ivory Coast, Ecuador fans took over Philadelphia's famous "Rocky Steps" for a fan party.
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