2006 in Ecuadorian football

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  2005 Flag of Ecuador.svg 2007  

The 2006 season was the 84th season of competitive football in Ecuador.

Contents

National leagues

Serie A

Serie B

Segunda

Clubs in international competitions

Team 2006 Copa Libertadores 2006 Copa Sudamericana
Deportivo Cuenca Eliminated in the First StageN/A
El Nacional Eliminated in the Second StageEliminated in the Round of 16
LDU Quito Eliminated in the quarterfinalsEliminated in the Preliminary Stage

National team

Senior team

The Ecuador national team played in eleven international matches: four during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and seven friendlies.

FIFA World Cup

Ecuador played in their second consecutive FIFA World Cup.

Group stage

Ecuador was drawn into Group A along with Costa Rica, hosts Germany, and Poland. After shutout wins against Poland and Costa Rica, Ecuador secured a spot in the Round of 16. Their last match of group play was a loss to the host team, making them the group runner-up.

Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 330082+69
Flag of Ecuador.svg  Ecuador 320153+26
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 31022423
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica 30033960
Poland  Flag of Poland.svg0 2Flag of Ecuador.svg  Ecuador
(Report) C. Tenorio Soccerball shade.svg24'
Delgado Soccerball shade.svg80'

Ecuador  Flag of Ecuador.svg3 0Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica
C. Tenorio Soccerball shade.svg8'
Delgado Soccerball shade.svg54'
Kaviedes Soccerball shade.svg90+2'
(Report)
Attendance: 50,000
Referee: Coffi Codjia (Benin)

Ecuador  Flag of Ecuador.svg0 3Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
(Report) Klose Soccerball shade.svg4', 44'
Podolski Soccerball shade.svg57'
Attendance: 72,000
Round of 16

Ecuador was matched-up against Group B winner, England. Despite a close game, a free-kick goal by English captain David Beckham proved to be the difference in the game and were eliminated. To date, this is the furthest progression in the tournament.

England  Flag of England.svg1 – 0Flag of Ecuador.svg  Ecuador
Beckham Soccerball shade.svg60' (Report)

Friendlies

Ecuador  Flag of Ecuador.svg1 0Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg  Honduras
Caicedo Soccerball shade.svg67'


Japan  Flag of Japan.svg1 0Flag of Ecuador.svg  Ecuador
Sato Soccerball shade.svg85'

Ecuador  Flag of Ecuador.svg1 1Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
Castillo Soccerball shade.svg52' Soto Soccerball shade.svg55'


Ecuador  Flag of Ecuador.svg1 1Flag of Peru (state).svg  Peru
Benítez Soccerball shade.svg14' Guerrero Soccerball shade.svg75'

Ecuador  Flag of Ecuador.svg1 2Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Borja Soccerball shade.svg22' Fred Soccerball shade.svg44'
Kaká Soccerball shade.svg74'

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