Overview
- Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 18 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey.
- Both teams are already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with New Zealand clinching its spot by beating New Caledonia 3–0 in March.
- Ecuador enters with only one win in its past eight matches, including a recent 0–0 friendly draw against Canada.
- New Zealand arrives off a 2–1 defeat to Colombia in its most recent outing during this FIFA window.
- Broadcasts are set for El Canal del Fútbol and Teleamazonas in Ecuador with streaming via Zapping, while U.S. viewers can watch on Fanatiz, and official starting lineups were not yet released.