Ecuador Gears Up for World Cup with Strong Lineup | Sports-Games
- On Monday, June 1, 2026, coach Sebastian Beccacece announced Ecuador's World Cup squad, featuring defenders Willian Pacho and Piero Hincapie, marking the nation's fifth appearance in the global tournament.
- Ecuador enters its fifth World Cup seeking to improve on their 2006 performance, when the team reached the round of 16 in Germany before losing to England.
- Captain Enner Valencia, a 36-year-old forward with 49 goals in 105 appearances, leads the attack, while midfielder Moises Caicedo bolsters the defense after FIFA rules cleared him to play.
- Following a warm-up match against Guatemala on Sunday, Ecuador faces Curacao on June 20 and Germany five days later in Group E competition.
- The World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, with Ecuador's opening match against Ivory Coast scheduled for June 14.
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On Sunday night, May 31, Ecuador's official payroll for the 2026 World Cup was revealed, which will start on June 11.
Defenders Pacho, Hincapie headline Ecuador World Cup squad
Ecuador Gears Up for World Cup with Strong Lineup | Sports-Games
Ecuador announces its World Cup squad featuring key players like Willian Pacho, Piero Hincapie, and Enner Valencia. The team will compete in Group E and hopes to improve on its 2006 performance. Upcoming matches include Ivory Coast, Guatemala, Curacao, and Germany.
Ecuadorian player Sebastián Beccacece announced this Sunday the list of 26 players selected to compete in the World Championship.
Ecuador squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 announced—Defenders Pacho, Hincapie headline roster
Discover the full Ecuador squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. See the complete player list as key defenders Willian Pacho and Piero Hincapie headline the roster for La Tri.
With an emotional video that alludes to migrants, the Argentine technician Sebastián Beccacece revealed Sunday night the list of the 26 summons with which Ecuador will face the World Cup, with William Pacho and Piero Hincapie, as references after his participation in the final of the Champions League.
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