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World Cup 2026 · Group E · FIFA #23
Ecuador
- Group
- E
- FIFA Rank
- #23
- Pot
- 2
- Formation
- 4-3-3
Group E · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇩🇪 Germany | #10 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | #23 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast | #34 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇨🇼 Curaçao | #82 | 4 |
Ecuador's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 23:00 UTC
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast vs 🇪🇨 Ecuador
Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field)
· Philadelphia · capacity 67,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Ivory Coast's team page →
Matchday 2 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
🇪🇨 Ecuador vs 🇨🇼 Curaçao
Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium)
· Kansas City · capacity 76,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Curaçao's team page →
Matchday 3 · 20:00 UTC
🇪🇨 Ecuador vs 🇩🇪 Germany
New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium)
· East Rutherford · capacity 82,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Germany's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-3-3 ↔ 4-4-2 in counter-press setups
Pivot
Moisés Caicedo
Attacking focus
Énner Valencia · Kendry Páez
Identity
Beccacece's transition football built around Caicedo and the U-20 talent pool
Key players
Moisés Caicedo
Énner Valencia
Pervis Estupiñán
Kendry Páez
Ecuador at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 (incl. 2026) | Round of 16 |
How to watch Ecuador
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: TC Televisión · Teleamazonas
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Ecuador World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Ecuador play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Ecuador's tournament begins Jun 14, 2026 against Ivory Coast at Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia (23:00 UTC).
Who is Ecuador's coach at World Cup 2026?
Sebastián Beccacece.
What group is Ecuador in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group E with Germany, Ivory Coast, Curaçao.
What is Ecuador's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#23 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 2.
Has Ecuador ever reached a World Cup Round of 16?
Ecuador's best finish is Round of 16. They have appeared at 5 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Ecuador's captain at World Cup 2026?
Énner Valencia.
Where can I watch Ecuador's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; TC Televisión · Teleamazonas in Ecuador.