Ecuador enter the 2026 World Cup with a stellar defensive record. The Tri were steely in defence throughout qualifying and will hope to frustrate their opponents in the group stage this summer.
Facing the likes of Germany, Ivory Coast and Curacao in the initial round, Ecuador will fancy theri chances of making the knockout stages and they could be dark horses for a run deep into the tournament.
The squad has a mix of experience and exciting young talents. What’s your sports betting pick for Ecuador in the 2026 World Cup?
What is the average salary for Ecuador players?
The average salary across the Ecuador World Cup squad is around £20,000. There are extremes at both ends, with a Chelsea star significantly increasing the squad average.
Only seven of the 26-man squad play in Europe’s top five leagues. Two players, Gonzalo Valle and Jordy Alcivar, are the only players currently playing for Ecuadorian clubs.
Who are the top earning players for Ecuador?
On £250,000 per week at Chelsea, Moisés Caicedo is far and away the highest-earning player in the Ecuador World Cup squad. PSG’s William Pacho is reportedly on around £160,000 per week, while Arsenal’s Piero Hincapié is on approximately £65,000 per week.
Pervis Estupiñán is also on a substantial salary at Milan. Enner Valencia, who turns 37 in November, has earned a vast amount throughout his career.
How much does the Ecuador manager earn?
Ecuador manager Sebastián Beccacece is on around £1.9 million per year. Beccacece has been in charge of Ecuador since August 2024 – the Tri have conceded seven goals in 19 matches since Beccacece was hired.
This is his first job in international football after spells as a club manager in Chile, Argentina, and Spain.
