Ecuador
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Ecuador's 2026 World Cup Campaign So Far
Ecuador entered the World Cup 2026 with some solid form from their South American qualifying campaign, finishing second with 29 points from 18 matches. Their record of eight wins, eight draws, and only two losses was bolstered by a strong defensive display, conceding just five goals across the qualifiers. At home, Ecuador were particularly formidable, winning six games and keeping seven clean sheets, while away performances were more cautious but effective.
In the tournament itself, Ecuador’s start has been less auspicious, suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat in their opening Group E fixture. Despite the setback, their resilience in qualification suggests they won’t be rollovers in the group stage. The team’s balance between attack and defence, evidenced by 14 goals scored and a positive goal difference, is a promising foundation.
Looking ahead, Ecuador will be keen to bounce back quickly and demonstrate the grit that secured their direct qualification. If they can recapture their qualifying form, there’s every chance they’ll shake up Group E and perhaps add a new chapter to their World Cup story.
Group Stage
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 |  Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 |  Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 |  Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 5 |  Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |  Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 6 |  Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |  Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Croatia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 7 |  Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 8 |  Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 8 |  Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |  Czech Republic | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 9 |  Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
| 9 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |  Cape Verde Islands | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 11 |  Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 11 |  Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 11 |  Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |  Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 12 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 12 |  Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Qualifying campaign
Rank
2
Points
29
PPG (last 5)
1.40
Squad pedigree
6 of 19 squad players (32%) play club football in a top-5 European league.
Spotlight
League position
Position 25Points trajectory
Rank 25FIFA world ranking
#9
Manager
S. Beccacece
Argentina
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
World Cup - Qualification South America table
Ecuador's Form Story
Ecuador's journey through the World Cup 2026 started on a slightly sour note with a narrow 0-1 defeat against Ivory Coast, but this follows a solid qualifying campaign where they comfortably secured second place in the South American qualifiers. Their record of eight wins, eight draws, and just two losses shows a team that is tough to beat, often settling for draws rather than defeats.
Interestingly, Ecuador have been more of a stalwart defensive unit, with 13 clean sheets out of 18 games and only five goals conceded, highlighting their resilience at the back. Their scoring has been more modest, with 14 goals overall, mostly coming at home.
While their biggest win streak isn't recorded, their recent form includes a string of draws, suggesting a consistent but cautious approach. With a home advantage looming against Curaçao next, they might just edge back into winning ways in Group E.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Ecuador's Home and Away Performance
Ecuador's 2026 World Cup qualification campaign shows a clear home advantage. At home, they've won six times and kept seven clean sheets, scoring 11 goals while conceding only twice. Away from home, their record is more modest with two wins, five draws, and two losses, netting just three goals and conceding three.
This contrast suggests Ecuador are a fortress in front of their own fans but somewhat more cautious or less clinical on the road. Their ability to shut out opponents at home is particularly impressive. If they can translate some of that defensive solidity and goal-scoring form to away matches, they could be a tricky side to beat in the World Cup.
Fipster's Record with Ecuador in World Cup 2026
Fipster has had a promising start with Ecuador this World Cup 2026 campaign, scoring a star prediction from one graded fixture so far. This marks a neat little sample size, suggesting the model is on to something with Ecuador's prospects. No ticks or misses have yet blemished the record, so Fipster’s confidence in the team remains intact.
With just one match scored, the model is still building its record, but that initial star certainly raises expectations ahead of their next Group E encounter.
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Club | League | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  H. GalíndezGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper |  Huracan |  Liga Profesional Argentina | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12 |  M. RamírezGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 |  G. ValleGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 |  F. TorresDefender | Defender |  Internacional |  Serie A | 12 | 1 | 0 | 995 | 6.80 |
| 4 |  J. OrdoñezDefender | Defender |  Club Brugge KV |  UEFA Champions League | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 |  W. PachoDefender | Defender |  Paris Saint Germain |  Ligue 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1915 | 6.98 |
| 17 |  A. PreciadoDefender | Defender |  Atletico-MG | Serie A | 7 | 0 | 0 | 389 | 6.74 |
| 21 |  A. FrancoDefender | Defender | Atletico-MG | Serie A | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1338 | 6.75 |
| 25 |  J. PorozoDefender | Defender |  Club Tijuana |  Liga MX | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 |  P. HincapiéMidfielder | Midfielder |  Arsenal |  Premier League | 30 | 1 | 2 | 1792 | 6.96 |
| 5 |  J. AlcívarMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 |  P. EstupiñánMidfielder | Midfielder |  AC Milan |  Serie A | 33 | 1 | 1 | 1046 | 6.77 |
| 14 |  A. MindaMidfielder | Midfielder | Atletico-MG | Serie A | 9 | 2 | 0 | 382 | 6.90 |
| 15 |  P. ViteMidfielder | Midfielder |  U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 |  D. CastilloMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 |  N. AnguloMidfielder | Midfielder |  Sunderland | Premier League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 413 | 6.48 |
| 23 |  M. CaicedoMidfielder | Midfielder |  Chelsea | Premier League | 34 | 3 | 1 | 2812 | 7.21 |
| 26 |  Y. MedinaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 |  A. ValenciaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 |  J. YeboahAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 |  K. PáezAttacker | Attacker |  River Plate | Liga Profesional Argentina | 18 | 1 | 0 | 431 | 6.54 |
| 11 |  K. RodríguezAttacker | Attacker |  Union St. Gilloise | UEFA Champions League | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 |  E. ValenciaAttacker | Attacker |  CF Pachuca | Liga MX | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 |  J. CaicedoAttacker | Attacker | Huracan | Liga Profesional Argentina | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 |  G. PlataAttacker | Attacker |  Flamengo | Serie A | 10 | 2 | 2 | 579 | 6.94 |
| 24 |  Jeremy ArévaloAttacker | Attacker |  VfB Stuttgart |  Bundesliga | 9 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 6.49 |
