Transfers
Barcelona B Sign Ecuadorian Winger Josué Caicedo
Barcelona B have confirmed the signing of 18-year-old winger Josué Caicedo from LDU Quito on a loan deal with a buy clause set at around €2.5 million.
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Women's World Cup
Group C Preview: Ecuador, France, Ghana, Korea Republic at U-20
Group C at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026 features Ecuador, France, Ghana, and Korea Republic. Ecuador makes their debut, while France, Ghana, and Korea Republic bring experience. The tournament runs from 5-27 September.
Transfers
Barcelona agree deal for Ecuadorian winger Josué Caicedo
Barcelona have reached a verbal agreement to sign 2007-born winger Josué Caicedo from LDU Quito. The deal is for the Barcelona B team on a loan with option to buy, potentially becoming an obligation, for a fee around €2.5 million.
Teams
Sebastian Beccacece leaves Ecuador national team head coach job
Sebastian Beccacece has left his position as head coach of the Ecuador national team. The announcement was made official.
Teams
Beccacece leaves Ecuador role after World Cup exit
Ecuador manager Sebastian Beccacece has left his position following his side's 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the World Cup last 32. The Argentine, appointed in August 2024, led Ecuador to a comeback win over Germany but fell short of his goal to make it the best World Cup ever.
News
Ecuador's Hincapie sent off for covering mouth at World Cup
Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie became the second player at the 2026 World Cup to be sent off for covering his mouth while confronting an opponent, during his side's 2-0 loss to Mexico. The red card was issued after VAR review, following a new FIFA rule targeting confrontational interactions.
Matches
Mexico Eliminate Ecuador, Reach World Cup Round of 16 with Perfect
Mexico defeated Ecuador to advance to the World Cup Round of 16, securing their fourth consecutive win in the tournament.
Matches
Quiñones gives Mexico lead over Ecuador in World Cup round of 32
Julian Quiñones scored a well-timed goal to put Mexico ahead against Ecuador in their World Cup round of 32 match.
News
Ecuador complain to World Cup organisers over Mexico fans' hotel noise
Ecuador's football federation has filed a complaint with World Cup organisers after around 1,000 Mexico supporters staged a noisy serenade outside their team hotel in Mexico City ahead of their last-32 match against the co-hosts.
Players
Moisés Caicedo named Ecuador captain
Moisés Caicedo has been appointed captain of the Ecuador national team, with the armband handed over by Enner Valencia. The decision is effective immediately, including upcoming matches.
Matches
Ecuador vs Mexico Set for World Cup Round of 32
Ecuador and Mexico will face off in the World Cup Round of 32. A poll shows 55% favor Mexico, 45% Ecuador, with over 50,000 votes cast.
News
Ecuador Fans Paint New York Yellow Ahead of World Cup
Ecuadorian supporters turned New York and New Jersey yellow as they celebrated their team's arrival for the FIFA World Cup. The vibrant display of national pride was seen across the region.
Matches
Ecuador Advances to World Cup Knockouts for First Time in 20 Years
Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 to reach the World Cup knockout stages for the first time in two decades. Scotland's hopes hang in the balance as group stage concludes. Betty Glover and Lloyd Griffith host, with analysis from Mario Melchiot.
Matches
Beccacece leads Ecuador to historic World Cup knockout stage
Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece secured a historic World Cup knockout berth with a 2-1 win over Germany, after facing potential dismissal. The victory marked only the second time Ecuador advanced past the group stage, following a turbulent campaign.
Matches
Record attendance as Ecuador, Japan, Netherlands and Sweden advance
A record aggregate attendance of 3,605,357 was set at the FIFA World Cup. Côte d'Ivoire reached the knockout stage for the first time, while Ecuador stunned Germany to advance. Netherlands topped Group F, and Japan and Sweden also progressed.
Matches
Ecuador 2-1 Germany: Plata strike secures knockout berth
Ecuador came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in their final Group E match, securing a spot in the Round of 32. Gonzalo Plata scored the winner in the 77th minute after Nilson Angulo had equalized early in the first half.
Matches
Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany 2-1, reach World Cup
Ecuador rallied from a goal down to defeat Germany 2-1, with Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata scoring to secure a spot in the World Cup knockout stage as one of the top eight third-placed teams.
Matches
Plata's quick reaction gives Ecuador lead over Germany
Gonzalo Plata's quick reaction to a flick-on from Kevin Rodriguez gave Ecuador a 2-1 lead over Germany in their World Cup Group E match at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Matches
Germany goal should have been disallowed for dangerous play, say
BBC Sport pundits argue that Alexander Pavlovic's high boot in the build-up to Leroy Sane's goal constituted endangering an opponent and should have been ruled a foul. The incident occurred during the World Cup Group E match between Ecuador and Germany at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Matches
Curaçao earns first World Cup point in debut appearance
Curaçao, a country of 156,000 people, earned a historic point in their first-ever World Cup appearance. The team currently has one point in the group stage, tied with Ecuador.