Ecuador

Service	Type	Cost	Details
Teleamazonas	Free	$0	Ecuador's official free-to-air World Cup broadcaster. Airs all La Tri national team fixtures live including their Group E opener vs Côte d'Ivoire (June 14, Philadelphia), vs Curaçao (June 20) and vs Germany (June 25). Also covers key knockout rounds and the final. Streamable via the Teleamazonas website and app at no cost.
DSports	Paid	Included with DirecTV plan	DSports (formerly DirecTV Sports) holds pay-TV rights for all 104 World Cup matches in Ecuador. Available via DirecTV satellite subscription. All matches live with Spanish commentary and expert analysis. Also streamable on the DGO app on iOS, Android and Smart TVs without a satellite dish.
DGO	Paid	Est. ~$15–20 USD/month	DirecTV's standalone streaming service — all 104 World Cup matches without a satellite dish. Stream live and on-demand via the DGO app on iOS, Android, Smart TVs and web. The most flexible option for cord-cutters in Ecuador who want full tournament access beyond Teleamazonas free-to-air coverage.

FIFA Ranking

#32[1]

World Cup Appearances

4[2]

Best Result

Round of 16

2006

Country

CapitalQuito
Population~18 million
ContinentSouth America
ConfederationCONMEBOL
National associationFEF – Federación Ecuatoriana de Fútbol

World Cup history

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Titles: 0
Ecuador has never won the FIFA World Cup
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Total appearances: 4
Four World Cups since their debut in 2002, Ecuador have consistently punched above their weight in CONMEBOL qualifying.[2]
2006
Round of 16 — best result
Eliminated by England after topping their group — Ecuador's finest World Cup performance to date
2022
Group stage
Opened the tournament against hosts Qatar and won — one of the tournament's early highlights — before elimination in the group stage
2026
Group E — Germany, Ivory Coast, Curaçao
Qualified second in CONMEBOL with 29 points — one of South America's most consistent qualifiers.[3]

Head coach

Sebastián Beccacece

Since 2023[4]

Argentine manager who has revitalised the Ecuadorian national team with a clear attacking identity built on high-press, high-intensity football. Instils an organised, aggressive out-of-possession structure and a fast, direct style in possession — a significant upgrade on previous iterations of La Tri.[5]

Key players

Striker

Enner Valencia ↗

The talismanic captain and all-time leading scorer. A veteran leader and relentless goal threat who was World Cup Player of the Tournament material in 2022 — his experience and composure are irreplaceable for Ecuador.

Defensive Midfielder

Moisés Caicedo ↗

Chelsea's record signing and one of the best defensive midfielders in world football. A generational talent — his reading of the game, range of passing and physical dominance make him Ecuador's most important player.

Winger

Gonzalo Plata ↗

Pacey, direct winger who can terrorise any full-back in the world. Brings electrifying pace, a low centre of gravity and the ability to create something from nothing on either flank.

Attacking Midfielder

Jeremy Sarmiento ↗

Creative and inventive attacking midfielder with Premier League experience at Brighton. Brings technical quality, vision and the ability to find space between the lines at the highest level.

Where to Watch – Streaming Options