Ecuador face Curaçao in Kansas City in Group E, a first-ever meeting with both under pressure after opening defeats — Ecuador 0-1 to Ivory Coast, Curaçao 1-7 to Germany. (Opta Analyst)
Key Battle
Ecuador are heavy favourites, with Chelsea's Moisés Caicedo set to dominate midfield against Curaçao's Bacuna brothers. For Curaçao — the smallest nation at the finals — a point would be historic.
Verdict: Ecuador should win; the only question is the margin. Follow Malaab Al-An for coverage.