🇪🇨 Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup
South America's youngest squad, fearless against the bigger names.
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Group B's Youngest Squad
Ecuador's best World Cup finish came in 2006, when they reached the Round of 16. They have qualified consistently in recent cycles, and 2026 brings a solid South American squad who will compete hard in every group stage match.
At the 2026 World Cup, Ecuador are placed in Group E alongside Côte d'Ivoire, Curaçao, Germany. The top 2 teams from every group advance to the Round of 32, and the 8 best third-placed teams also go through. Every match matters from minute one.
With 4 World Cup appearances in their history and a best finish of Round of 16 (2006), Ecuador bring experience to a tournament that is larger and more competitive than ever before.
Group E Draw
All 4 teams in Ecuador's group. Top 2 advance automatically, plus the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
How the 2026 Group Stage Works
Ecuador's 2026 Squad
Projected, official call-up to be confirmed
Likely first eleven
in a 4-3-3.
Editorial first XI based on qualifying form, club minutes, and Sebastian Beccacece's recent selection. The official sheet is named one hour before kickoff.
- 1Hernan Galindez
- 17Angelo Preciado
- 3Piero Hincapie
- 5Willian Pacho
- 7Pervis Estupinan
- 23Moises Caicedo
- 8Alan Franco
- 20Kendry Paez
- 11Jeremy Sarmiento
- 13Enner ValenciaCAPTAIN
- 19Gonzalo Plata
All 23 players
Goalkeepers
3 playersDefenders
7 playersMidfielders
6 playersForwards
7 playersEditorial selection based on current first-team form. The final 26-player squad is at the head coach's discretion and is announced approximately one month before the tournament.
Ecuador in CONMEBOL
South America (CONMEBOL)
CONMEBOL sends 6 teams, home to Brazil and Argentina who hold 8 World Cup titles between them.
Ecuador competed against other CONMEBOL nations through a multi-year qualifying campaign to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup. The expanded format of 48 teams gave more nations a path to the tournament than ever before.
Other CONMEBOL teams at 2026
No Ticket? Watch Ecuador At a Fan Zone
Every Ecuador group match is screened live on the giant screen at the FIFA Fan Fest in the host city. Free entry, no queue, just show up. Every other host city also screens every match, so wherever you are, you can join the crowd.
Frequently Asked Questions
Group E Opponents
The teams Ecuador face in the group stage
