Ecuador and Curaçao remain locked at 0-0 at half-time in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E clash, with both sides still searching for the breakthrough.
Ecuador has enjoyed more possession and created several attacking opportunities in the opening 45 minutes, but Curaçao's defence has stood firm to keep the match scoreless heading into the break.
For Ecuador, this marks their fifth FIFA World Cup appearance after previously qualifying in 2002, 2006, 2014 and 2022. Their best performance came in 2006 when they reached the Round of 16.
Curaçao, meanwhile, is making history with its first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance. The Caribbean nation secured qualification for the tournament for the first time and is looking to make a strong impression on football's biggest stage.
Both teams entered today's match seeking their first points of the tournament after opening defeats in Group E, making the second half crucial for their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages.
Meanwhile, Netherlands hammered Sweden 5-1 and Sweden defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 earlier this morning.
Tunisia and Japan will go head-to-head at 4pm.
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Source: BBC Sport
