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Ecuador vs Curaçao takes place this Saturday (20)

Ecuador faces Curaçao this Saturday (20), at 9 p.m. (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 debuts, the match takes on a decisive feel for both teams’ chances in the competition. Coluna do Fla brings the details of the clash and the broadcast options. CazéTV will air the match.

WHAT ARE THE TEAMS’ SCENARIOS IN GROUP E?

Ecuador enters the match after a 1-0 defeat to Ivory Coast. The loss was a bitter one, as the Ecuadorian team wasted clear chances, including three shots off the woodwork, 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 loss after a 7-1 thrashing by Germany, despite briefly leveling the score early in 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 Alan Franco felt ankle pain in the opener, which opens up a spot for Angelo Preciado. In midfield, the inclusion of Denil Castillo is intended to give Moisés Caicedo and Pedro Vite more attacking freedom. Finally, Flamengo forward Gonzalo Plata remains a probable starter.

WHAT ABOUT CURAÇAO’S TEAM?

Despite the heavy defeat in the previous round, coach Dick Advocaat remains confident in the initial setup. The expectation is that most of the players will be kept, with possible 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’s players, keeps fans updated on Gonzalo Plata’s performance and the developments involving Flamengo’s presence at this World Cup. The match promises to be a real test for both sides, since there have been no previous head-to-head meetings between the two national teams.

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