🇪🇨 Ecuador
Group E
- Coach
- Sebastián Beccacece
- World Cup appearances
- 5
- Best result
- Round of 16 2006
- FIFA ranking
- #31
Ecuador have qualified for their fifth FIFA World Cup, appearing for the second consecutive time after Qatar 2022. Under head coach Sebastián Beccacece, the team has shown resilience, with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Brazil in his opening match being the only setback in qualifying. Ecuador's playing style emphasizes defensive solidity and quick transitions, leveraging the midfield creativity of players like Moisés Caicedo. Recent form has been strong, with key strengths including a disciplined defense and effective counter-attacks. The team is set to base camp in Columbus, Ohio, for the 2026 tournament.
Matches
News
World Cup 2026 Squads: Sunderland's Nilson Angulo and Robin Roefs Make Ecuador & Netherlands Rosters
Uncapped at World Cup level, Sunderland's Nilson Angulo joins Ecuador's 2026 squad featuring stars Caicedo, Hincapie and Valencia.
Mexico Hit with FIFA Sanction Weeks Before Hosting 2026 World Cup
FIFA sanctions Mexico with partial stadium closure for friendly vs. Ghana due to repeated discriminatory chants. This is a warning for the 2026 World Cup, where stricter protocols could lead to match stoppages or forfeits.