Ecuador

Ecuador has built a reputation as one of South America’s most resilient football nations. Known for producing technically gifted players who thrive in the high-altitude conditions of Quito, La Tri has been a regular presence at the World Cup since their debut in 2002. Their golden generation in the mid-2000s, led by the iconic Agustín Delgado and Álex Aguinaga, carried the team to the Round of 16 in 2006. That era cemented Ecuador’s identity as a nation that punches above its weight,...