Ecuador Trophy History | Still Waiting for a World Cup or Copa America Title

Ecuador's story so far

Ecuador are one of 160 national teams who have never won a FIFA World Cup or their confederation's continental championship — the same two-tier standard tracked for every team on this site. Best result: World Cup round of 16 in 2006, beating Poland and Costa Rica in the group stage before losing to England.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Ecuador would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the Copa America — the top continental honor in the South America (CONMEBOL) region. Both remain fully open: there's no ranking or seeding that rules a team out permanently, only qualification and results on the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

Has Ecuador ever won a major football trophy?

No. Ecuador has never won a FIFA World Cup or the Copa America. Best result: World Cup round of 16 in 2006, beating Poland and Costa Rica in the group stage before losing to England.

What is Ecuador's best-ever tournament result?

Best result: World Cup round of 16 in 2006, beating Poland and Costa Rica in the group stage before losing to England.

Which trophies could Ecuador still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the Copa America are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Ecuador.

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