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Ecuador

CONMEBOLCONMEBOL

Tournament Outlook

Round of 32. This young squad could surprise with Caicedo anchoring midfield.

Best World Cup Result: Round of 16 (2006)

About Ecuador

La Tri has emerged as a force in South American football with a young, athletic squad. Home matches in Quito at 2,850m altitude are nearly unbeatable, and this generation has genuine World Cup ambitions.

Playing Style: Direct, physical football with emphasis on pace and athletic ability. Strong in transition.

Key Players

Midfielder

Moisés Caicedo

Chelsea

Midfielder

Kendry Páez

Chelsea (joining)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Midfield quality
  • Young squad
  • Physical attributes
  • Qualifying experience

Weaknesses

  • Lack of World Cup experience
  • Depth in certain positions
  • Finishing

World Cup Schedule

Fun Facts

  • Enner Valencia has scored in each of Ecuador's last 3 World Cups
  • Quito home matches are among the hardest in world football
  • Youngest average squad age in South America

Team Info

FIFA Code
ECU
Confederation
CONMEBOL
World Cup Appearances
4
Group
Group E

Fan Culture

Ecuadorian football passion has grown enormously with recent success.

Known as: La Tri, La Tricolor

Famous Chants:

Sí se puede!Ecuador!