Participant Preview (Season Summary)
Ecuador have built momentum with a 2-1 friendly win over Saudi Arabia, capping a busy pre-World Cup preparation period. The Ecuadorian Football Federation's recent call-up list confirms a squad, and with Piero Hincapié and Willian Pacho reported without serious injuries, the side will look to translate the confidence from that victory into cohesive performances as they finalize tactics. With the tournament looming, Ecuador aim to enter the World Cup with a settled lineup and the belief needed to compete for progression beyond the group stage.