Ecuador's 2026 World Cup squad: Caicedo, Pacho and Hincapié, an elite Tri

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Ecuador has an elite defense with Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea), Willian Pacho (PSG) and Piero Hincapié as defensive pillars valued at hundreds of millions of euros
Kendry Páez is the most promising young talent arriving to inspire the country, while Enner Valencia brings experience and goals as the selection's historic top scorer
Under Sebastián Beccacece's direction, Ecuador is considered one of the serious dark horses of the 2026 World Cup with capacity to trouble the big teams in Group E alongside Germany, Curaçao and Ivory Coast

Ecuador is one of the serious dark horses at the 2026 World Cup (Group E). The reason: a defensive generation that would give anyone nightmares. Beccacece has the tools to make the big boys sweat.

🌟 Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea) is the lighthouse in midfield, shielded by two top-level European centre-backs: Willian Pacho (PSG) and Piero Hincapié. Few national teams defend as expensively as this.

💎 The gem: Kendry Páez, one of the most sought-after talents on the planet, arrives to inspire an entire nation.

🎯 Experience comes courtesy of Enner Valencia, the eternal number 13 and the Tri's all-time goal reference, bringing both goals and gravitas to a very young squad.

💰 Ecuador boasts a defensive spine worth its weight in gold: Caicedo, Pacho and Hincapié, valued at hundreds of millions. One of South America's most expensively assembled generations.

📋 Full squad · Manager: Sebastián Beccacece

🧤 Goalkeepers

Hernán Galíndez, Gonzalo Valle, Moisés Ramírez

🛡️ Defenders

Ángelo Preciado, Willian Pacho (PSG), Piero Hincapié, Félix Torres, Jackson Porozo, Joel Ordóñez, Pervis Estupiñán, Yaimar Medina

⚙️ Midfielders

Alan Franco, Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea), Pedro Vite, Kendry Páez, Jordy Alcívar, Denil Castillo, Anthony Valencia, Alan Minda

⚽ Forwards

Enner Valencia, Kevin Rodríguez, Gonzalo Plata, John Yeboah, Nilson Angulo, Jordy Caicedo, Jeremy Arévalo

🏆 Group E

⚽ Opponents: Germany, Curaçao and Ivory Coast

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ecuador's manager for the 2026 World Cup?

Sebastián Beccacece is Ecuador's manager for the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Ecuador in at the 2026 World Cup?

Ecuador is in Group E of the 2026 World Cup, alongside Germany, Curaçao and Ivory Coast.

How many players does Ecuador call up for the 2026 World Cup?

Ecuador names a squad of 26 players for the 2026 World Cup, according to the FIFA format established for the tournament.

Where does Ecuador play its matches at the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup takes place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ecuador plays in Group E against Germany, Curaçao and Ivory Coast.

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