Ecuador
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Ecuador, Heading to the 2026 World Cup — Key Facts
- Moisés Caicedo. Their crown jewel is valued at $97M — about 41% of the entire Ecuador squad.
- $6K Median Wealth. Median household wealth in Ecuador is $6K — ranked #31 of 48 WC nations.
- $118.3B Economy. Ecuador's total economy is worth $118.3B — that's the financial muscle behind their World Cup campaign.
- Youngest Squad at 2022 WC. Ecuador had the youngest squad at the 2022 World Cup — and still made it through their group.
- Galápagos + Football. The country of the Galápagos Islands and the equator line is also one of CONMEBOL's most consistent qualifiers.
- FIFA World #24. Ecuador enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #24 in the world by FIFA, coached by S. Beccacece.
- Squad Worth $238M. Ecuador's 2026 squad is valued at $238M — #27 of 48 nations, about 15% of the world's most valuable squad (England).
- Beat Argentina in WC Qualifying. Ecuador has beaten Argentina, Uruguay AND Chile in qualifying — a giant slayer at altitude.
- Quito: 2,800m of Altitude. Ecuador's home stadium in Quito sits at 2,800m — one of the most-feared altitudes in world football.
- World's #1 Banana Exporter. Ecuador is the world's largest exporter of bananas — and exports footballers to Europe at a similar clip.
🇪🇨 Ecuador — Heading to the 2026 World Cup
Significant Football Achievements
Ecuador's World Cup squad
Moisés Caicedo
British transfer record at £115M to Chelsea. Ecuador's all-action midfielder.
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Meet the nation
Ecuador uses the U.S. dollar as its currency, removing inflation risk but adding rigidity. Households are pragmatic and increasingly digital.
Ecuador adopted the U.S. dollar in 2000 after a banking collapse.
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Ecuador FAQ
What is Ecuador's financial personality?
Ecuador is "The Dollarised Survivor". Ecuador uses the U.S. dollar as its currency, removing inflation risk but adding rigidity. Households are pragmatic and increasingly digital.
How wealthy is Ecuador?
Ecuador has a GDP per capita of $7K, a total economy of $118.3B, and median household wealth of $6K. It ranks #31 of 48 World Cup nations on wealth.
What is Ecuador's savings rate?
Households in Ecuador save about 5.5% of disposable income, and 2% of adults participate in the stock market.
How strong is Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup?
Ecuador enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #24 by FIFA, coached by S. Beccacece, with Moisés Caicedo as their star player (market value $97M). Their full squad is valued at $238M.
Which group is Ecuador in at the 2026 World Cup?
Ecuador is drawn in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
What are Ecuador's biggest football achievements?
Ecuador's honours include: WC best: R16 2006, 4× WC appearances.
