Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP E · ECU · CONMEBOL
Ecuador return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 5th appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Round of 16 (2006).
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | JUN 14 · 23:00 UTC | Lincoln Financial Field |
| Ecuador vs Curaçao | JUN 21 · 00:00 UTC | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium |
| Ecuador vs Germany | JUN 25 · 20:00 UTC | MetLife Stadium |
Who else is in Group E?
See the full Group E table and fixtures →
Ecuador at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group are Ecuador in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Ecuador are in Group E, with Curaçao, Germany, Ivory Coast. The top two in the group reach the Round of 32, and the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advance.
- When do Ecuador play their first 2026 World Cup match?
- Ecuador face Ivory Coast on JUN 14 · 23:00 UTC at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA.
- How many World Cups have Ecuador won?
- Ecuador have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Round of 16 (2006).