It’s a tale of two different teams.
On Thursday, June 25, Moisés Caicedo’s 0-1-1 Ecuador will fight for their life as they attempt to advance to the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup when they take on Jamal Musiala’s dominant 2-0 Germany — who have already secured a spot in the next round — at East Rutherford, NJ’s MetLife Stadium.
If you bleed Ecuadorian yellow and blue or want to see Germany before they move on, last-minute tickets are available for the match at the Jets and Giants’ home field.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats to get into the building was $1,270 including fees on SeatGeek.
100-level seats start at $1,608 including fees.
Make sure to use promo code NYPOST10 for $10 off purchases over $250 at checkout (Editor’s Note: this discount is only valid for users’ first purchase on SeatGeek).
In their first two games, Germany defeated Curaçao 7-1 and took down Ivory Coast 2-1. Deniz Undav has led the way for the club scoring three goals…as a substitute.
“It’s important that everyone sees that even the players from the bench can decide games,” said Undav, according to The Post. “Now we have a really important signal to the team. I think that’s very important in a game like this.”
Ecuador hasn’t had as charmed a route to this third and potentially final match. They dropped their first match against the Ivory Coast on June 14 and then tied Curaçao 0-0 six days later.
As of now, the club is yet to score a goal.
This was expected. Ahead of the World Cup, The Post noted that “the question is whether La Tri can score enough to make it all work. Striker Enner Valencia is their leading scorer, but comes into the World Cup at 36 years old. Attacking midfielder Kendry Páez is highly talented, but there are questions about his attitude.”
Will they change their low-scoring ways against the elite German squad who happens to be resting? Or will this be their swan song?
While we can’t say for certain, we do know the best way to find out is live.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the Germany vs. Ecuador 2026 World Cup match at MetLife Stadium below.
How much are the cheapest tickets for the Germany-Ecuador match at MetLife Stadium?
A complete breakdown of all the cheapest seats by section at MetLife Stadium can be found here:
| MetLife Stadium sections | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| 300 level | $1,290 (including fees) |
| 200 level | $1,270 (including fees) |
| 100 level | $1,608 (including fees) |
What other World Cup matches will be at MetLife Stadium in 2026?
A complete calendar including all four remaining World Cup matches (other than the Germany-Ecuador showdown) at MetLife Stadium dates and start times can be found below.
What’s the best way to get to MetLife Stadium for World Cup matches?
Although transit to the World Cup has undoubtedly been a hot topic, there are quite a few options to get to the Meadowlands for the games (rather than walk as some out-of-towners have suggested).
These are your best bets:
• Eat the $105 round-trip cost (slashed from a previously-announced $150) and take the NJT. Trains will be running back and forth to Secaucus Junction where you can transfer to the Meadowlands rail line, which takes you two minutes away from the Stadium.
• Board the official NYNJ Stadium Shuttle. Direct round-trip buses can be picked up at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, Midtown East in Manhattan, and the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Park-and-Ride in New Jersey. Be aware that tickets must be secured in advance through the New Jersey Transit World Cup platform. The major downside here? Potential traffic. The major upside? The Post reported that “round-trip bus fares for fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been cut by 75%…from $80 to $20.”
• Risk everything and book an Uber or Lyft. There are drop-off and pick-up zones outside MetLife. The major detractor here are likely exorbitant surge pricing and wait times. Proceed with caution here!
Who plays for Germany and Ecuador?
Both teams’ complete rosters can be found here:
| Germany roster | Ecuador roster |
|---|---|
| Manuel Neuer (Goalkeeper) | Hernán Galíndez (Goalkeeper) |
| Oliver Baumann (Goalkeeper) | Moisés Ramírez (Goalkeeper) |
| Alexander Nübel (Goalkeeper) | Gonzalo Valle (Goalkeeper) |
| Waldemar Anton (Defender) | Piero Hincapié (Defender) |
| Nathaniel Brown (Defender) | Willian Pacho (Defender) |
| Joshua Kimmich (Defender) | Pervis Estupiñán (Defender) |
| David Raum (Defender) | Ángelo Preciado (Defender) |
| Antonio Rüdiger (Defender) | Joel Ordóñez (Defender) |
| Nico Schlotterbeck (Defender) | Félix Torres (Defender) |
| Jonathan Tah (Defender) | Jackson Porozo (Defender) |
| Malick Thiaw (Defender) | Yaimar Medina (Defender) |
| Nadiem Amiri (Midfielder) | Moisés Caicedo (Midfielder) |
| Leon Goretzka (Midfielder) | Alan Franco (Midfielder) |
| Pascal Groß (Midfielder) | Gonzalo Plata (Midfielder) |
| Jamie Leweling (Midfielder) | Kendry Páez (Midfielder) |
| Jamal Musiala (Midfielder) | Pedro Vite (Midfielder) |
| Felix Nmecha (Midfielder) | Jordy Alcívar (Midfielder) |
| Assan Ouédraogo (Midfielder) | Denil Castillo (Midfielder) |
| Aleksandar Pavlović (Midfielder) | John Yeboah (Midfielder) |
| Angelo Stiller (Midfielder) | Nilson Angulo (Midfielder) |
| Florian Wirtz (Midfielder) | Alan Minda (Midfielder) |
| Maximilian Beier (Forward) | Enner Valencia (Forward) |
| Kai Havertz (Forward) | Kevin Rodríguez (Forward) |
| Leroy Sané (Forward) | Jordy Caicedo (Forward) |
| Deniz Undav (Forward) | Anthony Valencia (Forward) |
| Nick Woltemade (Forward) | Jeremy Arévalo (Forward) |
Complete 2026 World Cup schedule
Matches this year between all 48 clubs will go down at venues all over the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
To make sure you’re in the loop, you can find SeatGeek’s complete schedule of all upcoming matches here.
Huge 2026 concerts at MetLife Stadium
Hoping to catch a concert or three this summer, too?
You’re in luck.
Many of the biggest names in music are swooping into MetLife Stadium these next few months. Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
• BTS (Aug. 1-2)
• Usher with Chris Brown (Aug. 7-8)
• Bruno Mars with RAYE and DJ Pee Wee (Aug. 21-22, 25-26)
• Ed Sheeran (Sept. 4-5)
• Karol G (Sept. 17-18)
What are the other events coming to the Meadowlands? Check out MetLife Stadium’s complete 2026 calendar to find the show or game for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.