🇪🇨 Ecuador
World Cup 2026 | Group E | Power rating | World rank #22
About Ecuador
Ecuador are a well-drilled, athletic side that has become a CONMEBOL regular. A CONMEBOL side, they enter the 2026 World Cup rated 1799 -22nd of the 48 teams -in Group E.
World Cup participants on several occasions, with a best finish of the Round of 16 in 2006. Physically strong and disciplined, built on altitude-honed fitness and solid defending.
Drawn alongside Germany, Ivory Coast and Curaçao, their toughest group test on paper is the meeting with Germany. The model lists them 3rd in the group and to reach the Round of 32.
Detailed team profile
Overview
Ecuador are a balanced South American side with elite midfield ball-winning and one of qualifying's strongest defensive profiles.
World Cup history
WC26 is Ecuador's fifth World Cup appearance after 2002, 2006, 2014 and 2022. Their best finish remains the Round of 16 in 2006.
Recent form
Ecuador qualified through CONMEBOL with a notably strong defensive record.
2026 World Cup angle
They look well suited to the expanded group stage because they can keep matches tight and counter with pace. The key question is whether they have enough scoring variety to turn control into wins.
Group-stage results & analysis
| Match | Score | Ecuador model share |
|---|---|---|
| vs 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast FT | 0 : 1 | -- |
| vs 🇨🇼 Curaçao FT | 0 : 0 | -- |
| vs 🇩🇪 Germany FT | 2 : 1 | -- |