The Ecuador national team is the only Conmebol team to have lost to Mexico in a World Cup. Ecuador suffered a 2-1 defeat in the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan.

What happened in that match?

The match started with a goal from Agustín Delgado for Ecuador, but Mexico responded with a tie from Jared Borgetti and a goal from Gerardo Torrado in the second half.

Why is this match important?

This match is important because it shows the only defeat of Ecuador against Mexico in a World Cup.

What's next for Ecuador?

Ecuador looks to improve its record in the 2026 World Cup. Their last result was a 2-0 win against New Zealand on November 19, 2025. | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | November 19, 2025 | Ecuador 2-0 New Zealand |

What is Ecuador's recent form?

Ecuador's recent form is 1 win, 4 draws, and 0 losses in their last 5 matches. | Match | Result | | --- | --- | | Ecuador vs New Zealand | 2-0 | | Ecuador vs [team] | [result] | | Ecuador vs [team] | [result] | | Ecuador vs [team] | [result] | | Ecuador vs [team] | [result] | The Ecuador national team looks to continue improving its record and advancing in the 2026 World Cup.