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Ecuador at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Group Guide

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| BY Ben Chopping

Everything you need to know about Ecuador ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.

Ecuador manager Sebastián Beccacece has become known for some of his more audacious squad selections, and yet, the approach is very old-school: play defensively stout football and look for counter-attacking breakaways. In Group E, their style will frustrate, and could be enough for a Round of 32 appearance.

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World Cup 2026 Group & Fixtures

Schedule	Teams and Fixtures
Opponents	Germany, Curacao and Ivory Coast
Match 1	Ecuador vs Ivory Coast — 15/06/2026 / venue: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia Stadium), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Match 2	Ecuador vs Curacao — 21/06/2026 / venue: Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City Stadium), Kansas City, Missouri
Match 3	Ecuador vs Germany — 25/06/2026 / venue: MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey

Ecuador 2026 World Cup FAQs:

Who is Ecuador’s manager at the World Cup 2026?

Sebastián Beccacece is Ecuador’s manager for the 2026 World Cup.

How did Ecuador qualify for the World Cup 2026?

Ecuador qualified for the 2026 World Cup by finishing second in CONMEBOL Qualification. Their 29 points were topped only by Argentina, but they did so by nine points.

Who are Ecuador’s key players?

Moisés Caicedo is, by far, Ecuador’s most important and talented player. Much like he is for Chelsea, he’s Ecuador’s engine room, tasked with pushing play up the field and cutting out opposing attacks.

What is Ecuador’s World Cup history?

Since 2002, Ecuador’s first World Cup appearance, they’ve come to four of the six tournaments. Their best effort was in 2006, when Ecuador made it to the Last 16.