They have been key figures in helping Ecuador forge one of the stingiest defences in world football under tactically astute coach Sebastian Beccacece, who arrived six games into qualifying. They are on an 18-game unbeaten run (as of 04/06) and it is easy to see why they are many people's pick as dark horses as their compact block is so hard to break down.

Ecuador has officially set its roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here is the entire 26-man squad for the Ecuador national team.

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By Nick Mulvenney June 5 (Reuters) - A glance at the team sheets for last week's Champions League final gave a big clue as to why Ecuador might end up being one of the toughest teams to score against at the World Cup.

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The core of the team is a well-known trio: Caicedo of Chelsea, Arsenal’s Hincapie and Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Willian Pacho. All three are aged 24 and graduated from Independiente del Valle’s academy. They personify the blend of technical quality and physicality which runs through the team.

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador could do with some good news. Many provinces are under a state of emergency. Thousands of military and police are fighting a surge in crime driven by drug traffickers.

As the FIFA World Cup gets closer, excitement among soccer fans is growing around the world and in central Ohio. The Ecuador national team has been practicing at the Columbus Crew’s facilities. While Columbus is home base for Ecuador throughout the World Cup,

Explore our 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E predictions, betting tips and best bets. Germany are clear favourites to win the group, while Ecuador, Ivory Coast and Curaçao battle for the remaining knockout spots.

The 2026 World Cup has drawn intense criticism from globe-trotting fans who over the years have helped define the tournament's festive atmosphere.

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An Ecuador-born soccer fan who has traveled to every World Cup the national team has played in says seeing Ecuador come to Philadelphia and the New York area feels like years of devotion coming full circle.