World Cup: Flamengo's Plata faces Curaçao today; where to watch | OneFootball

Ecuador vs Curaçao takes place this Saturday (20)

Ecuador faces Curaçao this Saturday (20), at 9:00 PM (Brasília time). The match kicks off at Kansas City Stadium, in a clash valid for the second round of Group E of the 2026 World Cup.

After negative results in their opening matches, the duel takes on a decisive tone for both teams’ path in the competition. Coluna do Fla brings the details of the match and the broadcast options. CazéTV will air the game.

WHAT ARE THE NATIONAL TEAMS’ SCENARIOS IN GROUP E?

Ecuador comes into the match after a 1-0 loss to Ivory Coast. The defeat was especially bitter, as the Ecuadorian team wasted clear chances, including three shots off the post, and conceded the decisive goal in the 44th minute of the second half.

In addition, the result ended a 19-match unbeaten run. Meanwhile, Curaçao began the tournament with a negative result after a 7-1 thrashing by Germany, despite having leveled the score temporarily at the start of the match.

WHAT IS ECUADOR’S PROBABLE LINEUP?

The Ecuadorian national team is looking to bounce back with changes to the starting lineup led by Sebastián Beccacece. The probable lineup is as follows: Hernán Galíndez; Angelo Preciado, Joel Ordóñez, Willian Pacho and Piero Hincapié; Denil Castillo, Moisés Caicedo and Pedro Vite; John Yeboah, Enner Valencia and Gonzalo Plata.

The change at right back comes because of ankle pain felt by Alan Franco in the opener, which opens up space for Angelo Preciado. In midfield, the inclusion of Denil Castillo aims to give Moisés Caicedo and Pedro Vite greater attacking freedom. Finally, Flamengo forward Gonzalo Plata remains a likely starter.

AND CURAÇAO’S TEAM?

Despite the heavy loss suffered in the previous round, coach Dick Advocaat remains confident in the initial setup. Expectations are that most of the players will be kept, with possible minor tactical adjustments in midfield to strengthen defensive protection.

The probable lineup is: Eloy Room; Sherel Floranus, Riechedley Bazoer, Armando Obispo and Deveron Fonville; Leandro Bacuna, Juninho Bacuna, Livano Comenencia and Tahith Chong; Sontje Hansen and Jürgen Locadia.

EVERYTHING ABOUT FLAMENGO’S PLAYERS AT THE WORLD CUP IN ONE PLACE!

Coluna do Fla, which maintains direct access to training sessions and internal sources regarding Flamengo players, keeps fans updated on Gonzalo Plata’s performance and the developments involving Flamengo’s participation in this World Cup. The match promises to be a real test for both sides, given that there are no previous head-to-head meetings between the two national teams.

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