Ecuador

“Ecuador's tactical setup at WC2026 features a 4-2-3-1 formation, leveraging their pace and agility through the flanks with wingers Marcelino Nascimento and Gonzalo Plata. Their key strength lies in midfield, where the dynamic duo of Moisés Caicedo and Romario Ibarra provide exceptional control and vision, dictating the tempo of the game. A concern for Ecuador is their vulnerability on set pieces, where they have conceded a concerning number of goals from crosses and corners, a challenge they must address to advance in the tournament.”