Ecuador held to draw by Curacao in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Ecuador and Curacao played to a goalless draw in their World Cup group stage match in Kansas City on June 21. Piero Hincapie and Ecuador dominated possession and registered nearly 30 attempts on goal, but Curacao's goalkeeper, Eloy Room, made several crucial saves. The result leaves Ecuador needing a win against Germany in their final group match to have any hope of advancing, while Curacao's point marks their first in World Cup history. Germany secured their progression from Group E, defeating Curacao 7-1 in their earlier fixture.
- •Ecuador had numerous chances but failed to score.
- •Curacao's Eloy Room earned Player of the Match honors.
- •Ecuador next faces Germany on June 25.
- •Germany has already secured their spot in the knockout stage.
- •Curacao achieved their first World Cup point.
- 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Hincapie Frustrated As Ecuador Held By World Cup Debutants Curacao
"Piero Hincapie and Ecuador were left frustrated on after being held to a goalless draw by World Cup debutants Curacao in Group E.After suffering a late defeat to Ivory Coast in their opening fixture, ...
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