Germany vs Ecuador FIFA World Cup 2026: Kick-off Time and Starting XI

Germany and Ecuador will go head to head against each other in the upcoming FIFA World Cup clash at the MetLife Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 1 AM PKT, June 26.

Ecuador heads into its final group-stage game needing a victory to stay in the tournament. The side has yet to score a goal in its first two World Cup 2026 matches.

Having already qualified for the knockout stage, Germany comes into this match in a comfortable position. With two wins from two games and first place in the group secured, they could make changes to the lineup and give some regular starters a break.

This will be the first competitive match between Ecuador and Germany. It promises to be an interesting contest, with Ecuador fighting to keep their World Cup hopes alive while Germany can play with much less pressure.

For the upcoming World Cup clash, both teams have revealed their starting XI. Let’s take a look at them below.

Germany Starting XI

Manuel Neuer; Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Rudiger, Jonathan Tah, David Raum; Felix Nmecha, Aleksandar Pavlovic; Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz; Kai Haverts.

Ecuador Starting XI

Hernán Galíndez; Gonzalo Plata, Joel Ordóñez, Willian Pacho, Piero Hincapié, Alan Franco, Moisés Caicedo, John Yeboah, Pedro Vite, Nilson Angulo, Enner Valencia