Ecuador Ready for Historic FIFA World Cup 2026 with Star-Studded Squad
A record 1,248 players will compete across the United States, Canada and Mexico in an expanded edition of the FIFA World Cup in 2026, where 48 teams will participate for the first time.
Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan will make their debut while established superstars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will make their record sixth appearance in the showpiece competition for Argentina and Portuhal respectively.
Players from diverse backgrounds and cultures, representing hundreds of clubs across dozens of countries will be on the pitch from June 11 to July 19.
Argentina are the reigning champions while traditional heavyweights Brazil, France, Germany and Spain will look to regain the trophyin what promises to be the most expansive and competitive edition of the event in history.
La Tri will look to make a strong impact on the global stage.Led by experienced captain Enner Valencia and powered by Premier League star Moisés Caicedo, Ecuador boast a balanced squad featuring emerging talents such as Kendry Páez alongside established internationals including Willian Pacho, Piero Hincapié, and Pervis Estupiñán. The South American side enters the tournament with high expectations as they aim to challenge football's traditional powerhouses and secure a place in the knockout rounds.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Ecuador Squad: Full Team List
Goalkeepers: Hernan Galíndez (Huracan), Moises Ramirez (AE Kifisias), Gonzalo Valle (LDU Quito)
Defenders: Willian Pacho (PSG), Piero Hincapie (Arsenal), Joel Ordonez (Club Brugge), Felix Torres (Internacional), Pervis Estupinan (AC Milan), Angelo Preciado (Atletico Mineiro), Jackson Porozo (Club Tijuana)
Midfielders: Moises Caicedo (Chelsea), Jordy Alcivar (Independiente), Denil Castillo (Midtjylland), Alan Franco (Atletico Mineiro), Pedro Vite (Pumas UNAM), Kendry Paez (River Plate), Yaimar Medina (KRC Genk)
Forwards: Kevin Rodriguez (Union Saint-Gilloise), Anthony Valencia (Royal Antwerp), Enner Valencia (Pachuca), Jordy Caicedo (Huracan), Jeremy Arevalo (Stuttgart), Gonzalo Plata (Flamengo), Alan Minda (Atletico Mineiro), John Yeboah (Venezia), Nilson Angulo (Sunderland)
