NYC on June 25, 2026: Ecuador vs Germany
✅ Match Played — June 25, 2026
Ecuador vs Germany · New York New Jersey Stadium
See results and standings: Group Standings →
Match starts in
Ecuador vs Germany kicks off at 4:00 PM ET at New York New Jersey Stadium (formerly MetLife) in East Rutherford. This is the two biggest immigrant communities in the tournament clashing — Jackson Heights vs Yorkville, Queens vs Manhattan.
Day at a glance
Ecuador vs Germany
4:00 PM ET
Group E
New York New Jersey Stadium
Where the fans are gathering in NYC
🛍️ Gear up for match day
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Even if you're not at the stadium, June 25, 2026 is a World Cup day in New York. Ecuadorian fans in Jackson Heights and Corona, German fans in Yorkville and Ridgewood will be watching in their neighborhood hubs. The energy in Jackson Heights (Ecuador), Yorkville/86th Street (Germany) will be unmistakable from mid-afternoon.
Fan zones open on June 25, 2026
All five official NYC fan zones are screening this match:
- USTA Fan Zone Queens — free (under 12 free), Flushing. Take the 7 train.
- Rockefeller Center Fan Village — free, Midtown. B/D/F/M to 47-50th Sts.
- Hudson Yards Backyard — free, West Side. 7 train to 34th St.
- Borough fan hubs across Brooklyn, Bronx, and Staten Island — see the full fan zones guide.
If you have a ticket
Getting to the stadium: NJ Transit from Penn Station, $98 round trip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown. See the NJ Transit guide and the full match guide for Ecuador vs Germany.
More resources for this match:
World Cup Tickets
Timeline for the day
- Morning: Arrive, check in, explore the city. Fan zones open throughout the day.
- 3 hours before kickoff: Head to your chosen venue — bars near Penn Station will fill up fast. Penn Station itself closes to non-ticket holders 4 hours before kickoff.
- If going to stadium: Aim to be at Penn Station at least 2 hours before kickoff to clear the crowds.
- Match day: Kickoff at 4:00 PM ET.
- After the match: Expect crowds everywhere. Fan zones, bars, and the streets will stay busy for hours.
More NYC World Cup match days
- June 13 — Brazil vs Morocco
- June 16 — France vs Senegal
- June 22 — Norway vs Senegal
- June 25 — Ecuador vs Germany
- June 27 — Panama vs England
- Full NY/NJ match schedule
Hotels in New York City
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Experiences & Events
Things To Do in NYC This Summer
Top Fever experiences happening in NYC during the World Cup
Live classical music in stunning NYC venues — churches, rooftops, and landmarks — by the glow of candlelight.
Book now → 🌆 Candlelight at Edge NYC90-minute open-air concerts 1,100 feet above Manhattan at Hudson Yards. July 17 through August.
Book now → 🎨 ARTE Museum NYCA fully immersive media art exhibition — walk through living paintings and digital worlds.
Book now → 🌊 SUBMERGEAn immersive underwater experience unlike anything else in New York City this summer.
Book now →Players to Watch
New to the World Cup or just want to know who to look out for? Here are the four players who will decide this match.
Jamal Musiala
Bayern Munich • Attacking Mid
At 22, the most exciting young player in European football. Dribbles past defenders like they aren't there. Germany's best player and the tournament's breakout star candidate.
Enner Valencia
Internacional • Striker
Ecuador's all-time top scorer and the man who scored the opening goal of the 2022 World Cup. Captain and talisman — the entire Ecuador attack runs through him.
Florian Wirtz
Bayer Leverkusen • Attacking Mid
Won the Bundesliga unbeaten with Leverkusen. Technical, creative, and physically fearless for his age. The partner to Musiala that makes Germany's attack special.
Moisés Caicedo
Chelsea • Midfielder
Chelsea paid £115m for him — one of the most expensive transfers ever. The engine of Ecuador's midfield and the man who will try to disrupt Musiala and Wirtz.