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Heading to North America in 2026 — the journey begins here.
| Guide | Date | Kickoff (ET) | Opponent | City | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Guide | June 14, 2026 | 1:00 PM | Ivory Coast | Philadelphia | Lincoln Financial Field |
| City Guide | June 20, 2026 | 4:00 PM | Curaçao | Kansas City | Arrowhead Stadium |
| City Guide |
| June 25, 2026 |
| 4:00 PM |
| Germany |
| New York/New Jersey |
| MetLife Stadium |
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After decades of near misses, Ecuador finally secures a historic first World Cup berth in 2002, marking the beginning of their consistent presence on the global stage.
Ecuador achieved their best World Cup performance by defeating Poland and Costa Rica to qualify for the knockout stage in Germany.
Enner Valencia scores twice against host nation Qatar, giving Ecuador a commanding 2-0 victory in the opening match of the 2022 World Cup.
| Year | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Achieved their best Copa América finish, placing fourth as tournament hosts. | notable performance |
| 2002 | Qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time. | first appearance |
| 2006 | Reached the World Cup Round of 16, their best-ever performance, losing to England. | notable performance |
| 2020 | A new generation of players (Moisés Caicedo, Pervis Estupiñán) emerges from the Independiente del Valle academy. | notable performance |
| 2022 | Competed in the World Cup, defeating host nation Qatar in the opening match. | notable performance |
Ecuadorian fans are known for their lively and warm support. They are often called 'La Marea Amarilla' (The Yellow Tide), referring to the sheer volume of yellow jerseys visible in the stands. Support is deeply nationalistic.
"Sí se puede (Yes, we can)!"
La Marea Amarilla (general fan movement)
Festive and enthusiastic, characterized by continuous singing and the traditional colors of the flag. Their spirit is one of optimism, especially with the current generation of young players.
Ecuador's qualification for the 2002 World Cup was often attributed to their reliance on home matches in the high altitude of Quito.
Independiente del Valle, a club with a strong youth academy, has produced much of Ecuador's current golden generation, including Moisés Caicedo.
Captain Enner Valencia is the team's all-time leading scorer.
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