Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP E · ECU · CONMEBOL
Ecuador returned to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 5th appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Round of 16 (2006).
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Ecuador's World Cup record
| Confederation | CONMEBOL (South America) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 4 |
| Best finish | Round of 16 (2006) |
| Titles | 0 |
Ecuador's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | JUN 14 · 23:00 UTC | Lincoln Financial Field | 1-0 |
| Ecuador vs Curaçao | JUN 21 · 00:00 UTC | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | 0-0 |
| Ecuador vs Germany | JUN 25 · 20:00 UTC | MetLife Stadium | 2-1 |
| Mexico vs Ecuador | JUL 1 · 01:00 UTC | Estadio Azteca | 2-0 |
How did Ecuador do at the 2026 World Cup?
Ecuador played 3 group matches in Group E, winning 1, drawing 1 and losing 1, with 2 scored and 2 conceded: 0-1 against Ivory Coast, 0-0 against Curaçao, 2-1 against Germany.
In the knockout rounds they lost 0-2 to Mexico in the round of 32.
Who else is in Group E?
See the full Group E table and fixtures →
Ecuador at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group were Ecuador in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Ecuador were drawn into Group E with Curaçao, Germany, Ivory Coast.
- Who did Ecuador play first at the 2026 World Cup?
- Ecuador opened against Ivory Coast on JUN 14 · 23:00 UTC at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA, and it finished 1-0.
- How many World Cups have Ecuador won?
- Ecuador have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Round of 16 (2006).
Sources for Ecuador's 2026 record
Ecuador's fixtures, results and World Cup history are compiled at build time and checked against the sources below.