🇪🇨 Ecuador vs ⚽ TBD — World Cup 2026 Round of 32

WorldCup.NYC Editorial — June 25, 2026

Match Preview

🇪🇨 Ecuador

Ecuador's Round of 32 qualification is one of the tournament's great stories. After drawing 0-0 with Curaçao in MD1 and losing 0-1 to Ivory Coast in MD2, La Tri needed a win against group winners Germany at MetLife Stadium on June 25 — and they delivered a stunning 2-1 upset. That result, combined with their 4-point total, earned them a place in the best third-place bracket. Their R32 opponent and match date will be confirmed on June 27.

⚽ TBD

Ecuador face Mexico in the Round of 32 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on July 1 at 2:00 AM ET. Jackson Heights will be split! after all 12 groups complete. This is one of the most fascinating R32 matchups for NYC — Ecuador and Mexico both have massive communities in Jackson Heights and Corona.

NYC Watch Party Guide

NYC's Ecuadorian community — the largest outside of Ecuador — centers on Jackson Heights and Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. After the MetLife miracle on June 25, the community will be electric for whatever comes next. The streets of Jackson Heights were reportedly packed after the Germany result. Expect that energy to multiply for the R32.

• Jackson Heights, Queens (Roosevelt Ave) — the heart of NYC's Ecuadorian community. Bars, restaurants, and the street itself will be the watch party.
• Corona, Queens — adjacent neighborhood with Ecuadorian presence mixed with the broader Latin community
• Elmhurst, Queens — growing Ecuadorian community, local spots
• Soccer Streets USTA fan zone — Queens-based fan zone near the Ecuadorian community hub

Full Ecuador fan guide →  ·  Jackson Heights World Cup guide →

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