The Tournament
Ecuador 2026
Coach Sebastián Beccacece took over from Félix Sánchez in mid-2024.
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Hernán Galíndez
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Piero Hincapié
6
Willian Pacho
4
Joel Ordonez
21
Alan Franco
15
Pedro Vite
23
Moisés Caicedo
19
Gonzalo Plata
20
Nilson Angulo
9
Jhon Yeboah
13
Enner Valencia
4-2-3-1
4-4-2
4-3-3
4-2-3-1
4-1-4-1
4-5-1
4-3-2-1
3-5-2
3-4-3
5-3-2
5-4-1
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World Cup 2026
Ecuador
A group-stage exit in 2022 had been a sobering lesson. Ecuador returned in 2026 with renewed purpose. Under Sebastián Beccacece, they were ready to write the next chapter.
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The Campaign
World Cup 2026
Ecuador return to a third consecutive World Cup, built on one of CONMEBOL qualifying's most impressive defensive records. A youngest-squad-ever reputation has become the norm: Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea), Kendry Páez, Piero Hincapié, Jeremy Sarmiento, and Pervis Estupiñán anchor a team of European top-flight regulars.
2026 campaign
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Failed to score in 3 of 4 matches just 1 win in 4 matches.
The Defining Moment
Ecuador 2026
Ecuador experienced an inconsistent group stage, mixing moments of promise with frustrating setbacks. In the knockout rounds, they fell to Mexico in the Round of 32. Mexico proved to be a step too far, and Ecuador's campaign came to a decisive end in the Round of 32.
Discipline
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Hincapié sent off vs Mexico Hincapié booked twice.
Key Player
Moisés Caicedo
Midfielder
Moisés Caicedo, 24, became the most expensive player in British football history when Chelsea signed him for £115 million in 2023. His defensive midfielding at the base of Ecuador's 4-3-3 is the squad's tactical fulcrum.
Top Scorer
Gonzalo Plata
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Gonzalo Plata led Ecuador's attack with 1 goal at the 2026 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Angulo, both with 1.
Head Coach
Sebastián Beccacece
Argentine · 2024 – 2026
Beccacece, 45, an Argentine coach with Racing Club and Defensa y Justicia on his CV, is a former assistant to Jorge Sampaoli. His high-pressing 4-3-3 fits Ecuador's young squad profile perfectly. Leading Ecuador at his first World Cup just 1 win in 4 under Beccacece.
Goalkeepers
12
Moisés Ramírez
GK
22
Gonzalo Valle
GK
Defenders
1
Hernán Galíndez
5GAMES
CB
2
Félix Torres
1GAME
CB
3
Piero Hincapié
4GAMES
CB
4
Joel Ordonez
3GAMES
CB
6
Willian Pacho
4GAMES
CB
17
Angelo Preciado
4GAMES
CB
21
Alan Franco
3GAMES
RB
25
Jackson Porozo
1GAME
CB
26
Yaimar Medina
1GAME
CB
Midfielders
5
Jordy Alcívar
1GAME
DM
7
Pervis Estupiñán
2GAMES
LM
8
Anthony Valencia
CM
9
Jhon Yeboah
3GAMES
RM
10
Kendry Paez
1GAME
CM
14
Alan Minda
1GAME
RM
15
Pedro Vite
4GAMES
CM
18
Denil Castillo
CM
19
Gonzalo Plata
4GAMES1GOAL
AM
20
Nilson Angulo
4GAMES1GOAL
LM
23
Moisés Caicedo
4GAMES
CM
Forwards
11
Kevin Rodríguez
4GAMES
CF
13
Enner Valencia
4GAMES
CF
16
Jordy Caicedo
3GAMES
CF
24
Jeremy Arévalo
CF