Ecuador's World Cup 2026 schedule and preparation details

The Ecuadorian national football team, known as La Tri, is gearing up for its fifth appearance in the FIFA World Cup. The team has finalized its match schedule and is focused on its debut against Costa de Marfil in Group E of the tournament.

Ecuador's World Cup journey begins on Sunday, June 14, against Costa de Marfil at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Prior to this crucial opening match, the team will be aware of the result from the other Group E fixture between Germany and Curazao. The team's preparation is currently underway in Columbus, Ohio, where they have established their base at the state-of-the-art OhioHealth Performance Center, a training facility belonging to the Columbus Crew.

Following their opening game, Ecuador will face Curazao on June 20 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Curazao, making its first-ever World Cup appearance, enters the tournament ranked 90th in the FIFA rankings. The team's group stage campaign concludes on June 25 with a challenging match against Germany at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Ecuador aims to advance to the knockout stages of the competition.

Under the guidance of coach Sebastián Beccacece, Ecuador is adhering to a strict training plan. They will conduct a practice session with limited media access on Thursday, followed by a closed-door training on Friday before relocating to Philadelphia. A final official training session and a pre-match press conference are scheduled for Saturday, ensuring the team is fully prepared for their World Cup opener.