Ecuador

Ecuador have reached five World Cups (2002, 2006, 2014, 2022 and 2026), with their best result the round of 16 at Germany 2006, where they advanced from a group containing Germany and Poland. La Tri have won at least one match in every tournament they have contested.

• Qualified impressively in second place in CONMEBOL, finishing above Brazil, Colombia and Uruguay.
• Chelsea's Moisés Caicedo anchors the midfield and is the team's most important player.
• Built on defensive discipline and a talented young core, they are a dangerous outsider.