Ecuador vs Curaçao Stats, Match Statistics, xG & Player Data

GROUP E  ·  MATCH 34  ·  STATS

ECUADOR

FIFA #23

0 – 0

FT  ·  20 JUN 2026

Kansas City Stadium
(Kansas City)

CURAÇAO

FIFA #82

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Ecuador vs Curaçao stats finished with a 0-0 Group E draw at Kansas City Stadium, where the Ecuador national football team dominated the ball but could not beat the Curaçao national football team. The Ecuador squad and fixtures and Curaçao squad and fixtures now move forward with one point each after Eloy Room made 15 saves and delivered one of the standout goalkeeping performances of the tournament. Ecuador led xG, possession, shots, shots on target, corners, passes, and big chances, yet Curaçao held firm for their first World Cup point.

The result changes the World Cup 2026 Group E standings and fixtures picture because Germany lead the group while Ecuador and Curaçao both remain alive. The match at Kansas City Stadium adds a major goalkeeper sample to the World Cup 2026 stats and records tracker. Ecuador created enough to win, but finishing and Room’s shot-stopping kept the match scoreless.

Ecuador vs Curaçao Stats – Match Statistics Overview

Ecuador controlled almost every major volume stat. They finished with 75% possession, 644 total passes, 581 accurate passes, and 43 touches in the opposition box. Curaçao had 25% possession, 227 passes, 159 accurate passes, and 12 touches in Ecuador’s box.

The attacking split was even sharper. Ecuador produced 2.84 xG from 27 shots and 15 shots on target. Curaçao produced 0.50 xG from 10 shots and three shots on target, yet their defensive block and goalkeeper output protected the draw.

Ecuador vs Curaçao Stats Snapshot

The full-time snapshot shows why the result looked so unusual. Ecuador led possession, xG, total shots, shots on target, corners, passes, crosses, touches in the box, and big chances. Curaçao led saves, clearances, yellow cards, long-ball volume, and aerial duels won.

Attacking Stats Comparison

Ecuador’s attacking numbers were strong enough for a win on most nights. They took 21 shots inside the box, hit the woodwork once, and created six big chances. The problem was finishing, because all six big chances were missed.

Curaçao created very little in comparison. Their 10 shots included four from inside the box and six from distance. They did not create a big chance, yet the draw still carried huge value because the defensive plan survived heavy Ecuador pressure.

Defensive Stats Comparison

Curaçao’s defensive numbers tell the story of the match. Room made 15 saves, while the back line added 32 clearances and two blocks. That workload came from a match where Ecuador kept sending the ball into dangerous areas.

Ecuador defended less often because they controlled territory. They still made 19 tackles, seven interceptions, 17 clearances, and three goalkeeper saves. Curaçao’s three shots on target kept Ecuador honest, but the match mostly tested Curaçao’s penalty-area defending.

Passing and Possession Analysis

Ecuador’s passing dominance was clear. They completed 581 of 644 passes at 90% accuracy and made 377 passes in Curaçao’s half. Curaçao completed 159 of 227 passes at 70% accuracy, with only 70 in Ecuador’s half.

The crossing split also showed Ecuador’s pressure. Ecuador attempted 33 crosses and completed 11, while Curaçao completed one cross from one attempt. Ecuador’s issue was not supply; it was turning that supply into a goal against Room.

Key Player Statistics

Room was the obvious standout because 15 saves protected Curaçao’s clean sheet. Caicedo led Ecuador’s midfield control and helped keep the match tilted toward Curaçao’s goal. Pedro Vite and Piero Hincapié also rated well as Ecuador kept possession and defended transitions.

Ecuador – Moisés Caicedo

Caicedo gave Ecuador the midfield base behind their 75% possession. His control helped Ecuador complete 644 passes and keep Curaçao pinned back. Ecuador still needed more efficiency from the chances built around that control.

Curaçao – Eloy Room

Room made 15 saves and kept a clean sheet against 2.27 xG on target. His performance turned Ecuador’s 15 shots on target into no goals. That goalkeeping display earned Curaçao their first World Cup point.

Expected Goals Analysis

Ecuador led xG 2.84 to 0.50, which makes the 0-0 scoreline unusual. They generated 1.57 xG from open play and 1.27 from set plays. That split shows Ecuador created chances in multiple ways but failed to finish.

Curaçao’s xG was modest, but their defensive value came from denying the final action. Room’s save total and the 32 clearances explain how a match with such a wide xG gap stayed level. Ecuador will view the result as a missed opportunity, while Curaçao will treat it as a historic point.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ecuador vs Curaçao stats show a draw shaped by pressure, saves, and missed chances.

Ecuador dominated the core numbers, but Curaçao protected the box and survived 15 shots on target.

Room’s performance turned a heavy statistical mismatch into a historic first World Cup point for Curaçao.