The Ecuador national football team is in a complicated situation in the FIFA rankings after losing their debut in the 2026 World Cup. The Canadian team achieved a resounding 6-0 victory over Qatar, which represents a severe blow to Ecuador in the FIFA rankings. Now, 'La Tri' is on the verge of falling out of the top 30 teams in the world. The loss of Ecuador in their World Cup debut caused a loss of 27 points and a drop of 6 places in the ranking. It is possible, according to other results, that they will face Curazao outside the top 30. The next match of the Ecuador national team is against Curazao, which is currently ranked 83rd. In the event of a loss for 'La Tri', it would mean an absolute catastrophe in the ranking and could result in many lost positions. The match will be played from 19H00 on Saturday, June 20, 2026. As time goes on, the Ecuador national team must recover as soon as possible to avoid falling out of the top 30 teams in the world. But, for now, the team must focus on their next match against Curazao. So, the match against Curazao will be crucial for the future of the Ecuador national team in the FIFA rankings.