COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — After years of waiting, millions of soccer fans across the globe will be laser-focused on North America for the World Cup. The United States, Mexico, and Canada will host the inaugural 48-team edition of one of the world’s biggest sporting events,

Ecuador prides itself on playing tough, compact defense (only five goals conceded during qualifying) and that's partly due to center-back Willian Pacho, who helped PSG win the Champions League in 2025. Along with Arsenal defender Piero Hincapié, Ecuador has one of the better defensive pairings in the tournament.

Check out the schedule for every match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including all three U.S. Men's National Team group fixtures.

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