Match 56 of World Cup 2026 — Ecuador vs Germany — will take place on Thursday, 25 June 2026, at 16:00 ET (23:00 Israel time), at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Tickets at TikTik are available now starting from [price based on demand] with a 100% guarantee. 82,500 Spectators will meet at the NFL's biggest stadium (Wikipedia, MetLife Stadium) — the very stadium that on 19 July will host the World Cup Final. One of those matches could be yours.
Group E of the 2026 World Cup is one of the most intriguing in the tournament: Germany (UEFA), Ecuador (CONMEBOL), Côte d'Ivoire (CAF) and Curaçao (CONCACAF) — four teams from four different confederations. Germany are the big favorites to top the group, with odds of -325 (RotoWire Group E Preview, 2026). Ecuador, on the other side, come in as second favorites with +350. Between the two — Côte d'Ivoire, who won AFCON 2024, and Curaçao with a population of ~160,000 people — the smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup (Wikipedia, 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E).
The real drama comes on 25 June: the group's last two matches — Ecuador–Germany and Curaçao–Côte d'Ivoire — will be played simultaneously at 16:00 ET, under FIFA's anti-collusion rule. Anyone coming to New Jersey to watch will know that what's happening in Philadelphia at the same time could change the whole group picture.
The historical record is clear: Germany have never lost to Ecuador. In 2006 they won 3-0 in the group stage finale in Berlin — goals from Klose (twice) and Podolski (ESPN match record). But this World Cup is different. And Ecuador have cards they didn't have back then.
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Germany are four-time world champions (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014) — and haven't won since Brazil 2014. Manager Julian Nagelsmann, tactically sharp and aggressive, has built a team that recorded 11 wins in their last 12 competitive matches (RotoWire Group E Preview, 2026). The style — high press, fast transitions, interchanging between the lines.
The players expected to lead:
Important to mark on the calendar: Nagelsmann has announced the final squad will be published on 12 May 2026 at 13:00 CEST (Bavarian Football Works, WebSearch 2026-04-22). Until then, this lineup is the expected one — not the final one.
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Ecuador are coming to the 2026 World Cup in theirfifth World Cup appearance (Wikipedia, 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E) — with the most impressive defensive record on the continent: conceding just 5 goals in 18 CONMEBOL qualifying matches (RotoWire Group E Preview, 2026). The lowest figure in the entire confederation. Ecuador finished second, behind Brazil — and ahead of Uruguay and Colombia (Goal.com, Ecuador squad 2026).
The star everyone will try to highlight: Moises Caicedo. Aged 24, with 60 caps (FourFourTwo, 2026), plays for Chelsea and signed on 17 April 2026 a new contract through 2033. There's an important fact that gets misreported a lot: Caicedo is suspended only for the first match against Côte d'Ivoire — and he's fully available for the match against Germany on 25 June (FourFourTwo: "He becomes eligible again for the team's second group match"). He'll be there. 100%.
Alongside him, players of high European caliber:
Caicedo vs Musiala. Hincapié vs Wirtz. This won't be an easy match for Germany — even if history is on their side.
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MetLife Stadium, located in 1 MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, is the largest of all the NFL stadiums across the US — 82,500 seats (Wikipedia, MetLife Stadium). Its official World Cup name: "New York/New Jersey Stadium". It will host 8 matches of the 2026 World Cup, including the final on 19 July 2026 (Wikipedia, MetLife Stadium). When you watch it on 25 June, you'll know that exactly 24 days later, history will be written on that very field.
How do you get to the stadium?
Tip for Israelis: Most Israeli families coming to the World Cup base themselves in Midtown Manhattan — Times Square, Midtown — from where NJ Transit is the simplest solution. Jersey City is an alternative with lower hotel prices and quick access.
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As of April 2026, Tickets for Ecuador – Germany World Cup 2026 At TikTik, available starting from [price based on demand] with a 100% guarantee on every booking and Hebrew-language customer service. This is one of the tournament's highest-demand matches — Germany are among the title favorites, and MetLife is the most coveted venue.
Official FIFA ticket prices — group stage (USD):
| Category | Description | Official price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Category 4 | Basic seats | [price based on demand]–[price based on demand] |
| Category 3 | Lower-mid tier | [price based on demand]–[price based on demand] |
| Category 2 | Mid tier | [price based on demand]–[price based on demand] |
| Category 1 | Premium seats | [price based on demand]–[price based on demand] |
Source: The World Cup Guide / FIFA.com, WebFetch 2026-04-22. All categories carry an additional +15% FIFA service fee on top. FIFA tickets are digital only — there's no paper ticket. Download the FIFA app before you arrive.
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Here's the full Group E match schedule. Note: the last two matches (25 June) are played simultaneously at 16:00 ET — a fixed FIFA rule to prevent collusion in the final round.
| M' | Date | Time ET / Israel | Match | Stadium | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 14 June 2026 | 13:00 / 20:00 | Germany – Curaçao | NRG Stadium | Houston, TX |
| — | 14 June 2026 | 19:00 / 02:00* | Côte d'Ivoire – Ecuador | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia, PA |
| 33 | 20 June 2026 | — | Germany – Côte d'Ivoire | BMO Field | Toronto, Canada |
| — | 20 June 2026 | — | Ecuador – Curaçao | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City, MO |
| 56 | 25 June 2026 | 16:00 ET / 23:00 Israel | Ecuador – Germany | MetLife Stadium | New Jersey |
| — | 25 June 2026 | 16:00 ET / 23:00 Israel | Curaçao – Côte d'Ivoire | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia, PA |
* Israel time: past midnight after 14 June | Source: Wikipedia 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E + MetLife Stadium official schedule
Germany go into Match 56 as the big favorites to top the group. Ecuador — if they've already secured second place — may arrive with the option to rest some players. If not — they'll fight for every second. Either way, MetLife will be packed with passionate fans.
It's expected that between 15,000 and 30,000 Israelis will arrive for the 2026 World Cup (livetickets.co.il + mako.co.il, 2026) — the largest Israeli presence ever at an international sporting tournament. If you're part of this phenomenon, here's what you need to know.
Flights from Israel to New York:
Visa and ESTA: Israel is part of the US Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) since 19 October 2023 (US State Dept). Israelis with a biometric passport apply online at esta.cbp.dhs.gov — cost [price based on demand] only, valid for two years. No interview and no embassy visit required.
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Hotels: MetLife is located in New Jersey, but Midtown Manhattan (Times Square) is the most convenient base — close to everything, with a direct connection to Penn Station. Jersey City is a cheaper alternative with quick access. Book as early as possible — hotels near World Cup venues are reaching prices 10 times the norm during the tournament period.
Time difference: New York is on EDT (UTC-4), Israel is UTC+3 — a difference of 7 hours. Kickoff at 16:00 ET = 23:00 Israel time.
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Official FIFA prices for the group stage range between [price based on demand] to [price based on demand] USD depending on category, plus a 15% service fee (The World Cup Guide, WebFetch 2026-04-22). At TikTik, tickets for Match 56 are available starting from [price based on demand] with a 100% guarantee.
The match takes place on Thursday, 25 June 2026, at 16:00 ET (23:00 Israel time), at MetLife Stadium — 1 MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, NJ 07073. This is the group-stage finale for Group E (AXS / MetLife Stadium official, WebFetch 2026-04-22).
The recommended route: NJ Transit from Penn Station (Manhattan) → Secaucus Junction → Meadowlands Line. About 30 minutes total, [price based on demand] one way / [price based on demand] round trip. Alternatively, Coach USA 351 from Port Authority Bus Terminal. On matchday — arrive at least one to two hours before kickoff, trains fill up fast.
No. Israel is part of the US Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) since 19 October 2023 (US State Dept). Israelis with a biometric passport apply online at esta.cbp.dhs.gov — cost [price based on demand] only, valid for two years. No interview, no embassy visit.
Germany, Ecuador, Côte d'Ivoire, and Curaçao (Wikipedia, 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E). Germany are the big favorites to top the group (odds ~-325). Curaçao are making their first-ever World Cup appearance — with a population of ~160,000, the smallest nation to ever reach the World Cup.
As of April 2026, round-trip Tel Aviv–New York (JFK) flights with El Al or Arkia are priced at ~[price based on demand]–[price based on demand] USD (Bizportal WebFetch + Ynet, 2026). Prices are expected to rise as the date approaches — it's highly recommended to book as early as possible.
Germany have never lost to Ecuador. Their most notable meeting: in 2006 Germany won 3-0 in the group-stage finale in Berlin, goals from Klose (twice) and Podolski (ESPN match record). Ecuador 2026 is a different team — with Caicedo, Hincapié, and Pacho — but history favors Germany.
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