World Cup history
Ecuador (La Tri) has appeared at 4 editions of the FIFA World Cup, with a best finish of R16 2006. Founded in 1925, the federation enters World Cup 2026 in the CONMEBOL pool, coached by Sebastián Beccacece.
- World Cup appearances4
- World Cup titles0
- Best finishR16 2006
- Head coachSebastián Beccacece
- Founded1925
- FIFACONMEBOL
Star players
- Moisés Caicedo
- Enner Valencia
- Pervis Estupiñán
- Piero Hincapié
- Kendry Páez
Path to the trophy
Group-stage focus — capable of upsets. With a 48-team field split into 12 groups of 4, the top two and best 8 third-placed teams advance to a 32-team Round of 32 — meaning even mid-table sides have a realistic knockout pathway.
FAQ
Has Ecuador won the World Cup?
Ecuador has not won the World Cup. Best finish: R16 2006.
Who is the head coach of Ecuador?
Sebastián Beccacece leads Ecuador into FIFA World Cup 2026.
How many times has Ecuador played in the World Cup?
Ecuador has appeared 4 times in the FIFA World Cup.
Who are Ecuador's star players?
Moisés Caicedo, Enner Valencia, Pervis Estupiñán, Piero Hincapié, Kendry Páez.
What confederation does Ecuador represent?
Ecuador plays in the CONMEBOL confederation.
When does Ecuador play in the World Cup 2026?
Schedule depends on the December 2025 group draw.
What is Ecuador's nickname?
La Tri
Plan your Ecuador World Cup 2026 experience
Group-stage focus — capable of upsets.
