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Ecuador arrives at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a fearless young squad, strong defensive core, and rising stars already playing for top European clubs. With players like Moisés Caicedo, Piero Hincapié, and Enner Valencia leading the team, Ecuador looks ready to challenge bigger football nations and push for its best-ever World Cup run.
Ecuador enters the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a young and energetic squad that continues to impress on the international stage. Known for quick attacking football, strong midfield play, and talented young stars, Ecuador remains one of South America’s most exciting football teams.
Ecuador FIFA World Cup Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador |
| Football Association | Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) |
| Confederation | CONMEBOL |
| Nickname | La Tri |
| FIFA Ranking | Top 30 |
| First FIFA World Cup Appearance | 2002 |
| Total FIFA World Cup Appearances | 5 |
| Best FIFA World Cup Finish | Round of 16 (2006) |
| Total Matches Played | 13 |
| Total Wins | 5 |
| Total Draws | 4 |
| Total Losses | 4 |
| Goals Scored | 13 |
| Goals Conceded | 11 |
| Win Percentage | 38% |
| Clean Sheets | 5 |
| Most World Cup Matches by Player | Walter Ayoví - 10 |
| Most Goals by Player | Enner Valencia - 6 |
| Largest Victory | 3-0 vs Costa Rica (2006) |
| Biggest Defeat | 0-3 vs Germany (2006) |
| Latest FIFA World Cup Appearance | 2022 |
Ecuador FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Squad List
Coach: Félix Sánchez Bas
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hernán Galíndez | Huracán |
| 12 | Moisés Ramírez | Independiente del Valle |
| 23 | Alexander Domínguez | LDU Quito |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Félix Torres | Corinthians |
| 3 | Piero Hincapié | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 4 | Willian Pacho | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 5 | Ángelo Preciado | Sparta Prague |
| 13 | José Hurtado | Red Bull Bragantino |
| 15 | Jhoanner Chávez | Lens |
| 18 | Robert Arboleda | São Paulo |
| 21 | Pervis Estupiñán | Brighton & Hove Albion |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Moisés Caicedo | Chelsea |
| 7 | Kendry Páez | Chelsea |
| 8 | Alan Franco | Atlético Mineiro |
| 10 | Gonzalo Plata | Al Sadd |
| 14 | Carlos Gruezo | San Jose Earthquakes |
| 16 | José Cifuentes | Cruzeiro |
| 20 | Jeremy Sarmiento | Brighton & Hove Albion |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Enner Valencia | Internacional |
| 11 | Kevin Rodríguez | Union Saint-Gilloise |
| 17 | John Yeboah | Raków Częstochowa |
| 19 | Jordy Caicedo | Atlas |
| 22 | Allen Obando | Barcelona SC |
| 24 | Nilson Angulo | Anderlecht |
| 25 | Leonardo Campana | Inter Miami |
Ecuador FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Time (Local) | Team 1 | Team 2 | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Sun, June 14 | 19:00 | Ivory Coast | Ecuador | Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Fin.) |
| 34 | Sat, June 20 | 19:00 | Ecuador | Curaçao | Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead) |
| 56 | Thu, June 25 | 16:00 | Ecuador | Germany | MetLife Stadium (NY/NJ) |
Ecuador FIFA World Cup 2026 Results
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | Upcoming Fixture | TBD | Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Fin.) | Group Stage |
Ecuador All-Time FIFA World Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 13 |
| Wins | 5 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Goals Scored | 13 |
| Goals Conceded | 11 |
| Clean Sheets | 5 |
| Best Finish | Round of 16 (2006) |
Ecuador Most FIFA World Cup Appearances
| Rank | Player | Matches | Tournaments | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Ayoví | 10 | 3 | 2006-2014 |
| 2 | Antonio Valencia | 10 | 2 | 2006-2014 |
| 3 | Enner Valencia | 9 | 3 | 2014-2022 |
| 4 | Cristian Noboa | 8 | 2 | 2006-2014 |
| 5 | Carlos Tenorio | 7 | 2 | 2002-2006 |
| 6 | Moisés Caicedo | 3 | 1 | 2022 |
| 7 | Pervis Estupiñán | 3 | 1 | 2022 |
| 8 | Gonzalo Plata | 3 | 1 | 2022 |
| 9 | Kendry Páez | 0 | Yet to Play | 2026 |
| 10 | Willian Pacho | 0 | Yet to Play | 2026 |
Ecuador Top Scorers in FIFA World Cup
| Rank | Player | Goals | Matches | World Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enner Valencia | 6 | 9 | 2014-2022 |
| 2 | Agustín Delgado | 3 | 6 | 2002-2006 |
| 3 | Carlos Tenorio | 2 | 7 | 2002-2006 |
| 4 | Édison Méndez | 2 | 8 | 2002-2014 |
| 5 | Felipe Caicedo | 1 | 3 | 2014 |
| 6 | Moisés Caicedo | 1 | 3 | 2022 |
| 7 | Michael Estrada | 1 | 3 | 2022 |
| 8 | Gonzalo Plata | 0 | 3 | 2022 |
| 9 | Kendry Páez | 0 | 0 | 2026 |
| 10 | Kevin Rodríguez | 0 | 0 | 2026 |
FAQs About Ecuador FIFA World Cup Records
Ecuador reached the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup in 2006.
Enner Valencia is Ecuador’s leading FIFA World Cup goalscorer with six goals.
Ecuador has qualified for five FIFA World Cup tournaments.
The Ecuador national football team is popularly known as La Tri.
Enner Valencia is expected to captain Ecuador at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
References
- FIFA Official Website
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Page
- Ecuadorian Football Federation
- FIFA Men’s World Ranking