June 20 @ 08:00 PM
Ecuador didn't get the start they wanted, falling 1–0 to Ivory Coast despite looking organized for long stretches. Curaçao had an even rougher opening night, running into a German side that showed no mercy in a 7–1 defeat. Now both teams know exactly what's at stake. Ecuador can put themselves right back in the race for the knockout rounds with three points, while Curaçao are fighting to keep their World Cup dream alive before a difficult final matchday.