Ecuador prepares for Bolivia friendly following victory over Costa Rica

Ecuador will face Bolivia in a friendly match on November 17, 2026, at the Estadio Monumental in Guayaquil. The fixture follows a 2-0 victory for Ecuador against Costa Rica on November 13, 2026, at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito. This upcoming match is one of 13 scheduled appearances for the national team during the 2026 calendar year.

Recent match performance

Under the direction of coach Marcelo Gallardo, Ecuador secured a 2-0 win against Costa Rica on November 13, 2026. The goals for Ecuador were scored by Jordy Caicedo and Moisés Caicedo, the latter via a penalty. During this match, both Costa Rica and Ecuador agreed to allow up to eight substitutions, which were split into three windows plus halftime. Bryan Ruiz served as the permanent head coach for Costa Rica during the contest.

Ecuador's performance rate for the first 12 matches of 2026 stands at 47.2%. In those first 12 matches, the national team recorded four wins, five draws, and three losses. The team scored a total of 12 goals and conceded 11 goals during that period. Earlier in the year, Ecuador recorded a 1-1 draw against Morocco on March 27, 2026, at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid.

World Cup and international results

The 2026 World Cup campaign for Ecuador included a victory against Germany in New York/New Jersey, which ended with a 2-1 scoreline. The team also recorded a 0-0 draw against Curaçao in Kansas City. However, the squad suffered two losses during the tournament, losing 1-0 against Ivory Coast in Philadelphia and 2-0 against Mexico in Mexico City. Ecuador was eliminated in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup under former coach Sebastián Beccacece.

Ecuador also participated in the Kirin Cup, where the team recorded a 0-0 draw against Japan in Yokohama and lost on penalties. The team also recorded a 1-1 draw against Panama and lost that match on penalties. The debut for Marcelo Gallardo as the coach of Ecuador resulted in a 3-0 loss against South Korea in Suwon.

Historical data and upcoming fixture

The upcoming match against Bolivia is part of a long-standing rivalry. Ecuador holds a historical record of 21 wins, 12 draws, and 6 losses in 39 total matches played against Bolivia. The match at the Estadio Monumental will be the team's first appearance at that venue since a 1-0 win against Argentina on September 9, 2025.

Glossary

• Guayaquil — Guayaquil is a city in Ecuador. It is one of the country's two major industrial centers.
• Quito — Quito is the capital of Ecuador and the province of Pichincha. It serves as the political and cultural center of Ecuador.
• Estadio Monumental — The Estadio Monumental is a venue located in Guayaquil. It serves as a location for matches involving the Ecuador national team.
• Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa — The Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa is a stadium located in Quito. It has served as the official venue for the team since 2016.
• Estadio Metropolitano — The Estadio Metropolitano, currently known as Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano for sponsorship reasons, is a sports venue. It is owned by Club Atlético de Madrid and is located in the Rosas neighborhood of Madrid, Spain.