EcuadorSeason Statistics
World Cup 2026Group ESeason 2026| Competition | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup 2026(E)2026 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
 Copa América(B)2024 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Form (last 5)
Upcoming Fixtures
No upcoming fixtures
Standings
Standings of Group E in the World Cup 2026 group stage.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Qualification |  Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 6 |
| 2Qualification |  Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| 3Qualification |  Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4Qualification |  Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Full Squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
2
Corinthians
4
Club Brugge KV
6
Paris Saint Germain
7
AC Milan
17
Sparta Praha
21
Atletico-MG
25
Club TijuanaMidfielders
3
Arsenal
5
Independiente del Valle
14
Cercle Brugge
15
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
18
FC Midtjylland
23
Chelsea
26
GenkForwards
8
Antwerp
9
Venezia
10Chelsea
11
Union St. Gilloise
13
CF Pachuca
16
Sporting Gijon
19
Flamengo
20
Anderlecht
24
Racing SantanderKey Players
Advanced Team Statistics
Average over the last 4 matches
Recent Results
World Cup 2026
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Saudi ArabiaHistory of the Ecuador national team
Founding and Early Years
The Ecuador national team, nicknamed "La Tri," is governed by the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF), founded in 1925. Long a quiet presence on the world stage, it took decades to confirm its potential at the World Cup.
Team Evolution
Driven by a pool of young talent developed locally and later exported to Europe, Ecuador's national team has built a reputation in recent years as a nation capable of springing surprises against the biggest powers.
Great Managers
Sebastián Beccacece, the Argentine head coach, now leads La Tri and guided them to a notable run at the 2026 World Cup, capped by a stunning win over Germany.
Iconic Players
Enner Valencia, the national team's all-time top scorer and former captain, handed over the armband during the 2026 World Cup to Moisés Caicedo, the current captain and a Chelsea midfielder, a symbol of Ecuador's new generation.
Major Achievements
Ecuador's best-ever World Cup result remains the Round of 16 in 2006. At the 2026 World Cup, Ecuador were eliminated in the Round of 32 by Mexico (0-2), following a group stage that included a win over Germany (2-1).
The Team Today
Under Sebastián Beccacece, Ecuador rank among the respected nations of the South American continent in the FIFA World Ranking.
Overall record
Based on the last 11 matches played
Jamaica🏠Mexico✈️Recent Arrivals
No recent arrivals recorded.
Ecuador News
View all →Ecuador Search for New Coach, With Regragui Among the Candidates
Ecuador's federation is searching for Beccacece's successor after their World Cup exit, with Regragui's name among those linked to the role.
FIFA World Cup 2026Nagelsmann, Koeman, Bielsa... the coaches' blacklist keeps growing
Following their teams' elimination from the 2026 World Cup, more than a dozen coaches have left their jobs, through resignations and dismissals, an unprecedented wave affecting names like Nagelsmann, Koeman, Bielsa and Roberto Martínez.
FIFA World Cup 2026Mexico 2-0 Ecuador: Quiñones and Jiménez fire co-hosts into round of 16, ending 40-year knockout curse
Mexico end a 40-year World Cup knockout curse with a dominant 2-0 win over Ecuador at the iconic Azteca Stadium, courtesy of goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez.
R32 | Mexico vs Ecuador — Latin American Clash With Potential for an Upset
Mexico, the group stage standouts, face Ecuador who shocked Germany 2-1. A fascinating all-Latin American encounter.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ecuador's next match?+
No upcoming match is currently scheduled.
What is Ecuador's current standing?+
Ecuador are currently 3 in World Cup 2026 with 4 points.
What is Ecuador's best World Cup result?+
The Round of 16 in 2006.
Who is Ecuador's captain?+
Moisés Caicedo, the team's current captain.
How did Ecuador's 2026 World Cup end?+
They were eliminated in the Round of 32 by Mexico (0-2).
Who is Ecuador's all-time top scorer?+
Enner Valencia, also the national team's historic captain.
When was the Ecuadorian Football Federation founded?+
The FEF was founded in 1925.