When was the Ecuador national football team founded?
The Ecuador national football team traces its origins to the 23rd of April 1899 when Juan Alfredo Wright and his brother Roberto founded Guayaquil Sport Club. This event marked the first introduction of football to the country by a man who had recently returned from university in England.
What is the home stadium for the Ecuador national football team?
The Ecuador national football team plays their home games at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito. The venue opened in 1951 with an initial capacity of 45,000 before being reduced to 35,724 and is set to be demolished in late-2020 for a newer stadium intended for preparation for the 2024 Copa América.
Who are the top goal scorers for the Ecuador national football team?
Enner Valencia leads all-time goal scorers for the Ecuador national football team with 48 goals across 103 caps from 2012 to present. Agustín Delgado follows as the second-highest scorer with 31 goals in 71 appearances between 1994 and 2010 while Christian Benítez scored 25 goals in 61 matches from 2005 to 2013.
When did the Ecuador national football team qualify for their first World Cup?
Ecuador qualified for their first World Cup after tying with Uruguay on the 7th of November 2001 following a historic 1, 0 win against Brazil during the 2002 qualifying campaign. They subsequently earned their spot by managing a 1, 1 draw against Uruguay to obtain their place in the tournament held in East Asia.
What are the standard colors of the Ecuador national football team uniform?
The standard Ecuador national football team uniform maintains the colours of the national flag typically featuring a yellow top, blue shorts, and red socks. From 1965 to 2020 the crest featured the Andean condor above a shield with the country's colors before the federation announced a rebrand in January 2020 using a navy blue shield.