WC26
⚽ MATCH 56 • GROUP STAGE
🇪🇨
Ecuador
VS
🇩🇪
Germany
📅 June 25, 20264:00 PM ET🏟️ MetLife Stadium

📍 New York/New Jersey - Key Locations

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82,500
Capacity
GOOD
Transit Rating
EWR
Airport
USA
Country

🇪🇨 Ecuador

📊 Quick Stats

  • FIFA Ranking: #30
  • WC Appearances: 4
  • Best Finish: Round of 16 (2006)
  • Coach: Sebastián Beccacece
  • Confederation: CONMEBOL

⭐ Key Players

Moisés Caicedo
Midfielder
Chelsea
Pervis Estupiñán
Defender
AC Milan
Enner Valencia
Forward
Internacional
Piero Hincapié
Defender
Bayer Leverkusen

🎉 Fan Culture

Ecuadorian fans are known for their lively and warm support. They are often called 'La Marea Amarilla' (The Yellow Tide), referring to the sheer volume of yellow jerseys visible in the stands. Support is deeply nationalistic.

🎵 "Sí se puede (Yes, we can)!"

🇩🇪 Germany

📊 Quick Stats

  • FIFA Ranking: #10
  • WC Appearances: 20
  • Best Finish: Champions (4x)
  • Coach: Julian Nagelsmann
  • Confederation: UEFA

⭐ Key Players

Jamal Musiala
Midfielder
Bayern Munich
Florian Wirtz
Midfielder
Bayer Leverkusen
Joshua Kimmich
Midfielder
Bayern Munich
Antonio Rüdiger
Defender
Real Madrid

🎉 Fan Culture

German fan culture is known for its structure, organization, and a wave of national pride that crests during major tournaments. Face painting, national flags, and massive public viewing parties (Fan Miles) are common traditions.

🎵 "Olé, Olé, Olé, Deutschland!"

🎟️ Going to this match?

Get everything you need in one place - complete travel guide, transit tips, lodging recommendations, and more.

🚇 Getting to MetLife Stadium

GOOD TRANSIT

NJ Transit from Penn Station to Secaucus, then event shuttle to Meadowlands.

✅ RECOMMENDED

Public Transit

NJ Transit from Penn Station to Secaucus, then event shuttle to Meadowlands.

⚠️ USE CAUTION

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

  • • Surge pricing on match days
  • • Long waits post-match
❌ NOT RECOMMENDED

Driving

  • • Heavy traffic
  • • Limited parking

💡 Pro Tips

• Arrive 2+ hours before kickoff
• Check weather - Warm & humid June
• Have backup transportation plan
• Download transit apps in advance

🏨 Where to Stay in New York/New Jersey

💎 LUXURY

Manhattan Midtown

$350-700

Times Square & Broadway

⭐ MID-RANGE

Jersey City

$150-300

PATH to NYC

💰 BUDGET

Newark/Secaucus

$120-250

Near stadium

📍 All Lodging Areas

Manhattan Midtown
$350-700
Jersey City
$150-300
Newark/Secaucus
$120-250

🌤️ Weather & Safety

☀️ Weather

Warm & humid June. Highs 27-30°C (80-86°F). Thunderstorms possible.

🛡️ Safety Tips

  • Stadium is in NJ, not NYC
  • NJ Transit gets crowded
  • Stay alert in Penn Station

🎉 Fan Festival

Liberty State Park

Official FIFA Fan Festival location in New York/New Jersey. Watch matches on big screens, enjoy live entertainment, food, and connect with fans from around the world.

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Ecuador vs Germany | Match 56 | New York/New Jersey - World Cup 2026