FIFA World Cup 2026
Ecuador at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Overview
Ecuador straddles the Andes and the Pacific, named for the Equator crossing its territory, extraordinarily biodiverse from páramo to Amazon lowlands, Spanish‑speaking with Quito high in the mountains as its capital.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Quito
- Continent
- South America
- Federation
- CONMEBOL (South America)
- Group
- E
- FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
- #23
- World Cup titles
- 0
Geography
- Founded / established
- 1830
- Population
- 18,135,000
- Languages
- Spanish (official); Indigenous languages recognised regionally
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Area
- 283,561 km²
- Highest point
- Chimborazo (6,268 m)
- Climate
- Tropical humid east; cooler Andean slopes; dry coastal patches
- Land borders
- Colombia, Peru
Football facts
- Appearances
- 4
- Best result
- Round of 16 (2006)
- Top scorer
- Enner Valencia (6)
- Debut
- 2002
2026 World Cup kits
Home kit
Main color: yellow
World Cup history
4 World Cup appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualified (2026) |
| 2022 | Group stage |
| 2014 | Group stage |
| 2006 | Round of 16 |
| 2002 | Group stage |