Gaari vs Caicedo: Curacao-Ecuador duel in Group E

Jurien Gaari of Curacao challenges Jordy Caicedo of Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026, with both players contesting possession in a physical midfield battle.

Piero Hincapie of Ecuador and Jurien Gaari of Curacao contest possession during the Group E fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026, played at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

Roshon van Eijma of Curacao reacts at full time following the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match against Ecuador at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

Plata of Ecuador competes in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E encounter against Curacao at Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, on 20 June 2026.

Head referee Ma Ning of China issues a yellow card to Jurien Gaari of Curacao during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

Leandro Bacuna of Curacao challenges Angelo Preciado of Ecuador in the Group E fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Kansas City Stadium, on 20 June 2026.

The officiating team reacts at the final whistle of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Ecuador and Curacao at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

Curacao players show their emotions at the final whistle of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E clash against Ecuador at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

Enner Valencia of Ecuador rises to head the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E fixture against Curacao at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

Leandro Bacuna of Curacao and Angelo Preciado of Ecuador renew their rivalry in another contested duel during the Group E match at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

Head referee Ma Ning of China shows a yellow card to Livano Comenencia of Ecuador during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E game at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

Ecuador players react at the final whistle of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match against Curacao at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

Eloy Room, goalkeeper of Curacao, reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E fixture against Ecuador at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

Head referee Ma Ning of China issues a yellow card to Alcívar of Ecuador during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

Head referee Ma Ning of China shows a yellow card to Leandro Bacuna of Curacao during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E clash at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

Juninho Bacuna of Curacao pushes forward in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match against Ecuador at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

Assistant referee Zhou Fei of China warms up ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Ecuador and Curacao at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

The officiating team lines up on the pitch ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E fixture between Ecuador and Curacao at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

Head referee Ma Ning of China gestures to players during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Ecuador and Curacao at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

Head referee Ma Ning of China is seen in discussion on the pitch during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E encounter between Ecuador and Curacao at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

Head referee Ma Ning of China checks his watch during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Ecuador and Curacao at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

The officiating panel assembles behind the players ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E game between Ecuador and Curacao at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

Head referee Ma Ning of China sprints to keep up with play during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E fixture between Ecuador and Curacao at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

Ecuador supporters show their colours inside Kansas City Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match against Curacao on 20 June 2026.

Ecuador fans react with enthusiasm in the stands at Kansas City Stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E opener against Curacao on 20 June 2026.

A Curacao supporter reacts ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match against Ecuador at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

A passionate Curacao fan reacts in the stands at Kansas City Stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E fixture against Ecuador on 20 June 2026.

An Ecuador fan reacts with excitement in the stands at Kansas City Stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match against Curacao on 20 June 2026.

Juninho Bacuna of Curacao contests the ball with Jordy Alcivar of Ecuador during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

Sherel Floranus of Curacao attempts a shot on goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E fixture against Ecuador at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

An Ecuador supporter reacts in the stands at Kansas City Stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E clash with Curacao on 20 June 2026.

Curacao players pose for photographs during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match against Ecuador at Kansas City Stadium on 20 June 2026.

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