Ecuador Announces 26-man Squad for 2022 FIFA World Cup

 

Ecuador's World Cup 2022 squad has been announced, with the South American country set to tackle hosts Qatar in the opening game.

Ecuador's World Cup 2022 squad has been announced, with former West Ham striker Enner Valencia leading a 26-man squad as captain.

As the Qatar World Cup 2022 qualifiers begin, Ecuador reach their fourth World Cup final just in time.

Willy Gustavo Alfaro has carved out a balanced side from the prize-winning options at South America's famed Independiente del Valle kids' academy - alongside Brighton's Moises Caido - and they can be organised, physically tough and ruthlessly directed on the counter. Some would expect a lot from La Tri in Qatar, but that's just how they like it.

He will continue to prove the doubters wrong in Qatar. On their day, Ecuador can be ruthless - just ask Colombia, which suffered its heaviest qualifying defeat at the hands of La Tri in 1977. Carlos Queiroz's 6-1 game valued his job.The experience of Enner Valencia - captain and record goalscorer - adds to the under-the-radar young talent that makes for arguably the most exciting era in Ecuadorian history. They are also lightning in transition.

However, the lack of a good goalkeeper is a major concern. Alexander Dominguez, 35 and well ahead of his average, is still expected to start despite being brought on at one point in the qualifying campaign.

Ecuador World Cup 2022 Squad: Final 26-man squad 

Ecuador was the last country to announce their squad and they will look to reach the knockout stages with this talented group. Ecuador had formidable CONMEBOL qualification over two South American giants, Argentina and Brazil.

They finished on the points in the round-robin qualifying stage and will look to carry that form into the World Cup.Despite his off-field troubles with Chile and Peru, he included an ineligible player in World Cup qualifying, resulting in the former countries requesting that he be banned from the competition.

Manager Gustavo Alfaro has until Friday to submit his 26-man squad, and has picked his ideal player who he believes will pose a threat to the favorites in their group.

Ecuador is in Group A alongside Qatar, Senegal and the Netherlands. And their opening World Cup game will be against Qatar on 20 November.

Ecuador Squad for World Cup 2022

Goalkeepers: Alexander Dominguez (LDU Quito), Hernan Galindez (Aucas), Moises Ramirez (Independiente del Valle).

Defenders: Piero Hincapie (Bayer Leverkusen), Robert Arboleda (Sao Paulo), Pervis Estupinan (Brighton), Angelo Preciado (Genk), Jackson Porozo (Troyes), Xavier Arreaga (Seattle Sounders),  Felix Torres (Santos Laguna), William Pacho (Royal Antwerp),Diego Palacios (Los Angeles FC).

Midfielders: Carlos Gruezo (FC Augsburgo), Jose Cifuente (Los Angeles FC), Alan Franco (Talleres), Moises Caicedo (Brighton), Angel Mena (Club Leon), Jeremy Sarmiento (Brighton), Jhegson Méndez (Los Angeles FC), Ayrton Preciado (Santos Laguna), Gonzalo Plata (Real Valladolid), Romario Ibarra (Santos Laguna).

Forwards: Djorkaeff Reasco (Newell’s Old Boys), Kevin Rodriguez (Imbabura), Michael Estrada (Cruz Azul), Enner Valencia (Fenerbahce)

Who are the observers for Ecuador for 2022 World Cup?

Gustavo Alfaro turned out to be a practical departure from the unfortunate blunder of predecessor Jordi Cruyff, who left in 2020 after not holding a single academic session. After a long career training golf equipment with Boca Juniors in his native Argentina, this is the 60-year-old's first taste of global football and he aims to put defense first.

Who is a great Player of Ecuador?

Moises Caicedo hasn't looked the same since he made his debut against Argentina years ago - he is the heartbeat of everything about this Ecuadorian team. Caicedo, a 21-year-old and a superstar in South America through the tournament kick-off long before excelling for Brighton this season, could be regretting his exit from Manchester United in a £4.5m deal 18 months ago.

How many players are Ecuador allowed to take to the 2022 World Cup?

National managers were allowed to bring 26 players to a top event for the first time at last summer's European Championship, a special level delivered because of the COVID-19 pandemic - even last year The Copa América allowed a squad of 28 players.

It has now been reported that a 26-participating squad will return for the Qatar World Cup, an increase from the standard 23-man squads.