Ecuador has climbed one place to 24th in the latest FIFA world rankings despite failing to win a match during their recent Asian tour. Managed by Marcelo Gallardo, the team now holds 1,587.07 points in the provisional list published on Wednesday, October 7.
The side ended the international window with a net loss of 5.51 ranking points but still moved up due to other nations falling. Ecuador's last outing was a 1-1 draw with Panama on October 5, part of a recent run of one win, two draws, and two losses from their last five matches.
South American and global context
Within CONMEBOL, Ecuador remains the fifth-best team, behind Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Uruguay. Globally, Spain leads the ranking with 2,011.57 points, followed by Argentina, France, England, and Portugal. The gap between Ecuador and 23rd-placed Iran is now just 10.24 points.
The ranking's Elo-based calculation considers opponent strength, match importance, and the expected result. During the Asian tour, Ecuador lost points for the 3-0 defeat to South Korea, gained for the 0-0 draw with Japan, and lost for the draw with Panama. The next official ranking update is scheduled for November 18.
The Ecuadorian national team maintains its status as the fifth-best in South America, a position it has held through recent updates. The ranking's points system reflects the mixed results of the Asian tour, where the team failed to win but still gained points from one of its draws. The next official fixture will be key in determining whether La Tri can maintain or improve its current world ranking position before the end of the year.
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