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South American World Cup side; Ecuador v Curaçao match in Kansas City saw Category 1 prices rise 22%.

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Has Ecuador qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Yes. Ecuador qualified for the 2026 World Cup via CONMEBOL, marking their fourth World Cup appearance. They play a group match against Curaçao in Kansas City.Source: CONMEBOL / FIFA
Why did Ecuador v Curaçao World Cup ticket prices rise in Kansas City?
Category 1 tickets for Ecuador v Curaçao in Kansas City rose 22% under FIFA's Dynamic pricing model — even for a lower-profile group match, evidence cited in the EU Article 102 complaint about FIFA's pricing practices.Source: KCUR
Which group is Ecuador in at the 2026 World Cup?
Ecuador play in a Kansas City group that includes Curaçao. Their match against Curaçao saw Category 1 prices rise 22%, and the broader group-stage programme at Kansas City was the subject of KCUR's reporting on FIFA's seat-reservation practices.Source: KCUR / FIFA

Background

Ecuador are among the 48 qualified nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In Kansas City, the Ecuador v Curaçao group match saw Category 1 ticket prices rise 22% from initial pricing, contributing to evidence cited in the Article 102 ticketing complaint.

Ecuador qualified via CONMEBOL and are making their fourth World Cup appearance. Their Kansas City fixture against Curaçao, a Caribbean debutant, is one of the tournament's lower-profile group matches, making the 22% price rise notable as evidence that Dynamic pricing is not limited to high-demand fixtures.