Ecuador World Cup 2026 Squad
FIFA ECU · Group E · Head coach: Sebastian Sebastián Andrés Beccacece
La Tri continue their modern World Cup streak (2002, 2006, 2014, 2022) built on altitude-forged resilience and La Liga core players. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Ecuador travel with 26 players in Group E, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group E decider likely vs Ivory Coast for second. Germany expected to top. Sebastian Sebastián Andrés Beccacece leads the side with a clear tactical identity: 4-3-3 high press at altitude-trained intensity, quick combinations and aggressive wide play.
CONMEBOL qualifying. Ecuador's Quito fortress mentality travels through squad character. 2022. group stage; Round of 16 in 2006. FIFA's published shirt names include HINCAPIE, M. CAICEDO, PACHO and YEBOAH ZAMORA among the 26 call-ups. 5 players were listed with Brazilian Série A clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 GALINDEZ (CA Huracán (ARG)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Caicedo's midfield battle vs Germany's pivot is the key tactical duel. Round of 16; quarter-finals with favourable knockout side.
Official squad list (26 players)
| # | POS | Name on shirt | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | GALINDEZ | CA Huracán (ARG) |
| 2 | DF | TORRES | SC Internacional (BRA) |
| 3 | DF | HINCAPIE | Arsenal FC (ENG) |
| 4 | DF | ORDOÑEZ | Club Brugge (BEL) |
| 5 | MF | ALCIVAR | Independiente Del Valle (ECU) |
| 6 | DF | PACHO | Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) |
| 7 | DF | ESTUPIÑAN | AC Milan (ITA) |
| 8 | MF | A. VALENCIA | Royal Antwerp FC (BEL) |
| 9 | FW | YEBOAH ZAMORA | Venezia FC (ITA) |
| 10 | MF | PAEZ | CA River Plate (ARG) |
| 11 | FW | RODRIGUEZ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise (BEL) |
| 12 | GK | RAMIREZ | AE Ki sia FC (GRE) |
| 13 | FW | E. VALENCIA | CF Pachuca (MEX) |
| 14 | MF | MINDA | Atlético Mineiro (BRA) |
| 15 | MF | VITE | Pumas UNAM (MEX) |
| 16 | FW | J. CAICEDO | CA Huracán (ARG) |
| 17 | DF | PRECIADO | Atlético Mineiro (BRA) |
| 18 | MF | CASTILLO | FC Midtjylland (DEN) |
| 19 | FW | PLATA | CR Flamengo (BRA) |
| 20 | FW | ANGULO | Sunderland AFC (ENG) |
| 21 | MF | FRANCO | Atlético Mineiro (BRA) |
| 22 | GK | VALLE | LDU Quito (ECU) |
| 23 | MF | M. CAICEDO | Chelsea FC (ENG) |
| 24 | FW | AREVALO | VfB Stuttgart (GER) |
| 25 | DF | POROZO | Club Tijuana (MEX) |
| 26 | DF | MEDINA | KRC Genk (BEL) |
Source: FIFA squad list published 2026-06-03. GK — Goalkeeper; DF — Defender; MF — Midfielder; FW — Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ecuador's official squad size for the 2026 World Cup?
Ecuador (ECU) registered 26 South American players on 2026-06-03. They revisit Group E with Germany, Curaçao and Ivory Coast after beating Germany in 2022, and the full FIFA table is on this page.
Who is Ecuador's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Sebastian Sebastián Andrés Beccacece (Argentina) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. 4-3-3 high press at altitude-trained intensity, quick combinations and aggressive wide play.
Which players stand out on Ecuador's FIFA squad list?
The published shirt names include HINCAPIE, M. CAICEDO, PACHO and YEBOAH ZAMORA. Fans and media often watch Enner Valencia, Moisés Caicedo and Pervis Estupiñán, and FIFA's sheet lists HINCAPIE, M. CAICEDO, PACHO and YEBOAH ZAMORA among the call-ups. Ecuador registered 7 forwards in the official 26-man list. Use the roster table for every name, club and position.
Where is the full Ecuador World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Ecuador squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Ecuador's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.