The 2006 season was the 84th season of competitive football in Ecuador.
National leagues
Serie A
Champion: El Nacional (13th title) International cup qualifiers: 2007 Copa Libertadores: El Nacional, Emelec, LDU Quito 2006 Copa Sudamericana: LDU Quito 2007 Copa Sudamericana: El Nacional Relegated: ESPOLI (after first stage); Aucas (after second stage)
Serie B Winner: Apertura: Deportivo Azogues (1st title) Clausura: Imbabura (1st title) Promoted: Deportivo Azogues (after first stage); Imbabura (after second stage) Relegated: Esmeraldas Petrolero, Deportivo Quevedo
Segunda Winner: Brasilia Promoted: Brasilia, Municipal Cañar
Clubs in international competitions Team2006 Copa Libertadores2006 Copa SudamericanaDeportivo CuencaEliminated in the First StageN/AEl NacionalEliminated in the Second StageEliminated in the Round of 16LDU QuitoEliminated in the quarterfinalsEliminated in the Preliminary Stage
National team
Senior team The Ecuador national team played in eleven international matches: four during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and seven friendlies.
FIFA World Cup
Ecuador played in their second consecutive FIFA World Cup.
Group stage
Ecuador was drawn into Group A along with Costa Rica, hosts Germany, and Poland. After shutout wins against Poland and Costa Rica, Ecuador secured a spot in the Round of 16. Their last match of group play was a loss to the host team, making them the group runner-up.
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Round of 16 Ecuador was matched-up against Group B winner, England. Despite a close game, a free-kick goal by English captain David Beckham proved to be the difference in the game and were eliminated. To date, this is the furthest progression in the tournament.
Friendlies
External links National leagues details on RSSSF National teams details on RSSSF