🇪🇨 Ecuador Predicted Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
Ecuador’s journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is backed by a powerful defense, energetic midfield, and a pool of exciting young talents looking to make their mark on the world stage.
🧤 Goalkeepers
Ecuador faces a competitive decision in goal. Galindez brings experience, while Gonzalo Valle and Moises Ramirez offer younger alternatives with recent standout performances.
- Hernan Galindez (Huracan)
- Gonzalo Valle (L.D.U Quito)
- Moises Ramirez (Independiente DV)
🛡️ Defenders
With the best defensive record in CONMEBOL qualifiers, Ecuador's backline has proven itself. From Estupinan’s Premier League presence to Pacho’s dominance, they bring strength and cohesion to the rear guard.
- Pervis Estupinian (Brighton)
- Joel Ordonez (Cub Brugge)
- Angelo Preciado (Sparta Prague)
- Willian Pacho (PSG)
- Piero Hincapie (Bayer Leverkusen)
- Kevin Rodriguez (Union Saint-Gilloise)
- Xavier Arreaga (Barcelona SC)
- Bryan Ramirez (L.D.U Quito)
- Felix Torres (Corinthians)
- Jhoanner Chavez (Lens)
- Diego Palacios (Corinthians)
- Jose Andres Hurtado (RB Bragantino)
- Jackson Porozo (Troyes)
🎯 Midfielders
Caicedo’s engine powers Ecuador’s midfield, joined by the youthful brilliance of Kendry Paez and the experience of Franco. The midfield is a balanced unit ready for battle.
- Moises Caicedo (Chelsea)
- Kendry Paez (Chelsea)
- Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps)
- Jhegson Mendez (Inpendiente DV)
- Alan Franco (Atletico Minerio)
- Yaimar Medina (Genk)
- Denil Castilo (Midtjylland)
- Cristian Ramirez (Monagas SC)
- John Yeboah (Rakow Czestochowa)
⚽ Attackers
Despite defensive solidity, Ecuador’s attack has struggled. Enner Valencia remains their goal threat, supported by emerging talents seeking to solve their scoring woes.
- Enner Valencia (Internacional)
- Nilson Angulo (RSCA Futures)
- John Mercado (AVS)
- Alan Minda (Cercle Brugge)
- Jeremy Sarmiento (Brighton)
- Gonzalo Plata (Flamengo)
- Keny Arroyo (Besiktas)
- Kevin Rodriguez (Union Saint-Gilliose)
- Anthony Valencia (Antwerp)
- Anderson Julio (Dallas)
Note: The final confirmed squad will be updated here following the official announcement by Ecuador Football Federation.