- Ecuador vs Germany Kick-Off time: Thursday, June 25 | 9pm BST / 4pm ET / 6am AEST (Fri)
- Watch free on BBC (UK) / SBS (AUS) / CazéTV's YouTube (Brazil)
- Unlock your free streams with Norton VPN (60-day money back guarantee)
Two teams in two very different situations meet in New Jersey as Ecuador face Germany at the FIFA World Cup 2026, and you can live stream the game around the world for free.
Ecuador have built their recent success on a rock-solid defense, but a goal-shy attack means their hopes of qualifying from Group E are on a knife-edge. La Tri were one of just three teams yet to score after two games but they really should have found the net in their 0-0 draw with Curacao last time out, when opposition goalkeeper Eloy Room made a record-equaling 15 saves. Having lost their opener 1-0 to Ivory Coast, their World Cup will be over if they fail to beat in-form Germany. Even then, they'll have to rely on a best third-placed spot, unless Curacao beat the Ivorians in the group's concurrent other game.
Die Mannschaft haven't progressed beyond the group stage since winning the 2014 tournament, but a 7-1 rout of Curacao and last-gasp 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast sealed their knockout place as group winners. Super sub Deniz Undav was their two-goal hero against the Elephants, the Stuttgart forward's winner coming four minutes into stoppage time, and he may get a start if head coach Julian Nagelsmann decides to rest players before the last 32. Germany will face one of the best third-place teams – likely Paraguay or Australia, but possibly Sweden – in Boston in the next round on Monday.
So, read on as we show you exactly how to watch Ecuador vs Germany for free from anywhere in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Ecuador vs Germany for free
Ecuador vs Germany is available to watch for free in multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
- 🇬🇧 UK: BBC (English commentary)
- 🇦🇺 Australia: SBS On Demand (English commentary)
- 🇧🇷 Brazil: CazéTV's YouTube (no account required)
- 🇧🇪 Belgium: RTBF / Sporza
- 🇪🇨 Ecuador: Teleamazonas
- 🇫🇷 France: M6
- 🇩🇪 Germany: Das Erste
- 🇮🇪 Ireland: RTE Player (English commentary)
- 🇮🇹 Italy: Rai
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands: NOS
- 🇪🇸 Spain: RTVE
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland: SRF Play / RTS Play / RSI Play
- 🇹🇷 Turkey: TRT
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Use a VPN to watch Ecuador vs Germany live streams
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How to watch Ecuador vs Germany in the US
US viewers can watch Ecuador vs Germany on Fox.
You can watch every World Cup game on Fox and FS1, which are available on cord-cutters like YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (select markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch Ecuador vs Germany on Fox One (3-day free trial).
You can also watch on Telemundo (Spanish language), which is easily accessible via Peacock.
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How to watch Ecuador vs Germany in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Ecuador vs Germany for free on BBC. Live coverage is on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (e.g. SE1 7PB).
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How to watch Ecuador vs Germany in Australia
Ecuador vs Germany will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game of the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
Traveling for work or on holiday? A VPN like Norton VPN can help unlock your free stream.
How to watch Ecuador vs Germany in Canada
In Canada, TSN will be broadcasting Ecuador vs Germany.
You can live stream via the TSN+ streaming platform, which costs CA$8 per month or CA$80 per year.
Outside of Canada? Use Norton VPN whilst you're traveling away from home to unlock your stream.
Ecuador vs Germany: Match Information
What time does Ecuador vs Germany start?
Ecuador vs Germany kicks-off at 9pm BST / 4pm ET on Thursday, June 25. That's 6am AEST on Friday, June 26 in Australia.
What are the squads for Ecuador vs Germany?
Ecuador
Goalkeepers: Hernan Galindez (Huracan), Moises Ramirez (Kifisia), Gonzalo Valle (LDU Quito).
Defenders: Piero Hincapie (Arsenal), Willian Pacho (Paris St-Germain), Pervis Estupinan (AC Milan), Felix Torres (Internacional), Joel Ordonez (Club Brugge), Jackson Porozo (Tijuana), Angelo Preciado (Atletico Mineiro).
Midfielders: Moises Caicedo (Chelsea), Alan Franco (Atletico Mineiro), Kendry Paez (River Plate, on loan from Chelsea), Pedro Vite (UNAM), Jordy Alcivar (Independiente del Valle), Denil Castillo (Midtjylland), Yaimar Medina (Genk).
Forwards: Enner Valencia (Pachuca), Kevin Rodriguez (Union Saint-Gilloise), Jordy Caicedo (Huracan), Nilson Angulo (Sunderland), Anthony Valencia (Antwerp), Jeremy Arevalo (Stuttgart).
Germany
Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Alexander Nubel (Stuttgart).
Defenders: Waldemar Anton (Borussia Dortmund), Nathaniel Brown (Eintracht Frankfurt), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), Jonathan Tah (Bayern Munich), Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United).
Midfielders: Nadiem Amiri (Mainz), Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich), Pascal Gross (Brighton and Hove Albion), Jamie Leweling (Stuttgart), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund), Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich), Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart), Florian Wirtz (Liverpool).
Forwards: Maximilian Beier (Borussia Dortmund), Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Lennart Karl (Bayern Munich), Leroy Sane (Galatasaray), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart), Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United).
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Position | Team | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Germany | 7 | 6 |
2 | Ivory Coast | 0 | 3 |
3 | Ecuador | -1 | 1 |
4 | Curacao | -6 | 1 |
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