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Ecuador — World Cup 2026
Group E · Model Elo 1960 · Founded 1962 · Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado
Ecuador are in Group E. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 1960, reaching the knockout stage 100% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 4 group-stage fixtures.
About Ecuador
Ecuador are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group E. The national side was founded in 1962. They play home matches at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in Quito, Ecuador, which seats 35,742.
- Founded: 1962
- Home stadium: Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado (capacity 35,742)
- Based in: Quito, Ecuador
- Official site: www.fef.ec
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. Hernán Galíndez · Goalkeeper · age 39 · Huracán -
1. Gonzalo Valle · Goalkeeper · age 30 · LDU Quito -
99. Moisés Ramírez · Goalkeeper · age 25 · Kifisia
Defenders
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2. Pervis Estupiñán · Left-Back · age 28 · AC Milan -
4. Félix Torres · Centre-Back · age 29 · Internacional -
4. Joel Ordóñez · Centre-Back · age 22 · Club Brugge -
5. Piero Hincapié · Centre-Back · age 24 · Arsenal -
12. Jackson Porozo · Centre-Back · age 25 · Tijuana -
19. Yaimar Medina · Left-Back · age 21 · Genk -
23. Ángelo Preciado · Right-Back · age 28 · Atlético Mineiro -
51. Willian Pacho · Centre-Back · age 24 · Paris Saint-Germain
Midfielders
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6. Jordy Alcívar · Defensive Midfield · age 26 · Independiente del Valle -
19. Kendry Páez · Attacking Midfield · age 19 · River Plate -
21. Alan Franco · Central Midfield · age 27 · Atlético Mineiro -
21. Denil Castillo · Central Midfield · age 22 · FC Midtjylland -
25. Moisés Caicedo · Defensive Midfield · age 24 · Chelsea -
45. Pedro Vite · Attacking Midfield · age 24 · Pumas UNAM
Forwards
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9. Jordy Caicedo · Centre-Forward · age 28 · Huracán -
10. Enner Valencia · Centre-Forward · age 36 · Pachuca -
10. John Yeboah · Second Striker · age 26 · Venezia -
10. Nilson Angulo · Left Wing · age 23 · Sunderland -
13. Kevin Rodríguez · Centre-Forward · age 26 · Union Saint-Gilloise -
14. Anthony Valencia · Right Winger · age 22 · Antwerp -
25. Jeremy Arévalo · Centre-Forward · age 21 · Stuttgart -
27. Alan Minda · Right Winger · age 23 · Atlético Mineiro -
50. Gonzalo Plata · Right Winger · age 25 · Flamengo
Staff
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Sebastián Beccacece · Manager · age 45 · Ecuador
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Ecuador have played 595 internationals since 1938, winning 184 for a 30.9% win rate (184W 158D 253L, 719 goals for / 907 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 6W 3D 8L from 17 matches.
Recent form
- L vs Mexico 0–2 · 2026-06-30 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Germany 2–1 · 2026-06-25 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Curaçao 0–0 · 2026-06-20 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs Ivory Coast 0–1 · 2026-06-14 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Guatemala 3–0 · 2026-06-07
- W vs Saudi Arabia 2–1 · 2026-05-30
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Ecuador's Top World Cup Scorers
- Enner Valencia — 6 World Cup goals
- Agustín Delgado — 3 World Cup goals
- Carlos Tenorio — 2 World Cup goals
- Édison Méndez — 1 World Cup goal
- Iván Kaviedes — 1 World Cup goal
- Moisés Caicedo — 1 World Cup goal
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group E Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Ecuador in at the 2026 World Cup?
Ecuador are in Group E.
What are Ecuador's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Ecuador a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1960.
When was the Ecuador national football team founded?
1962.
Where do Ecuador play their home matches?
At the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in Quito, Ecuador (capacity 35,742).
What is Ecuador's all-time record?
Ecuador have played 595 internationals, winning 184 (30.9%). At the World Cup they have 6 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats from 17 matches.