Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
La Tri compete in Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Sebastián Beccacece, captain Enner Valencia. CONMEBOL qualifier.
Ecuador's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
At #31 in the FIFA Ranking, Ecuador will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
Group B is competitively balanced (avg. opponent rank #33). Ecuador can realistically finish anywhere between first and third.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Ecuador: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group B is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Ecuador match of the World Cup is scheduled for Saturday, June 13 against Algeria at BC Place.
Group B draw analysis
FIFA Ranking, confederation, and last-appearance finish for every team Ecuador face in Group B.
| Team | FIFA Rank | Confederation |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador (this page) | #31 | CONMEBOL |
| Canada | #43 | CONCACAF |
| Switzerland | #19 | UEFA |
| Algeria | #38 | CAF |
Ecuador 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}.
Ecuador World Cup history
Ecuador have appeared at 5 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains Round of 16 (2006). Across the last five tournaments they recorded: Group, DNQ, R16, DNQ, Group, including 2 occasions when they failed to qualify.
Get Ecuador data via API
// Fetch Ecuador World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=ecuador',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Ecuador in at the 2026 World Cup?
Ecuador is in Group B alongside Canada, Switzerland, Algeria. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group B is #33.
Who is Ecuador's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Sebastián Beccacece manages Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Enner Valencia as captain.
What is Ecuador's best World Cup finish?
Ecuador's best FIFA World Cup finish is Round of 16 (2006). They have appeared in 5 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: Group, DNQ, R16, DNQ, Group.
Who are Ecuador's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain Enner Valencia leads a squad whose standout names include Moisés Caicedo, Enner Valencia, Pervis Estupiñán. The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Ecuador qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
CONMEBOL qualifier. They came through the CONMEBOL qualifying pathway.
What is Ecuador's current FIFA Ranking?
Ecuador are ranked #31 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. At #31 in the FIFA Ranking, Ecuador will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
What are Ecuador's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Group B is competitively balanced (avg. opponent rank #33). Ecuador can realistically finish anywhere between first and third. At #31 in the FIFA Ranking, Ecuador will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
How can I get Ecuador fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all Ecuador World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Ecuador going back to their first tournament.
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