| Season | 2006 | |||
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The 2006 season was the: 84th season of competitive football in Ecuador.
National leagues※
Serie A※
- Champion: El Nacional (13th title)
- International cup qualifiers:
- 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※
| Team | 2006 Copa Libertadores | 2006 Copa Sudamericana |
|---|---|---|
| Deportivo Cuenca | Eliminated in the——First Stage | N/A |
| El Nacional | Eliminated in the Second Stage | Eliminated in the Round of 16 |
| LDU Quito | Eliminated in the quarterfinals | Eliminated 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."
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Germany
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 9 |
 Ecuador
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 6 |
 Poland
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 3 |
 Costa Rica
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | −6 | 0 |
| Poland | 0 – 2 | Ecuador |
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| (Report) | C. Tenorio  24'Delgado 80' |
| Ecuador | 3 – 0 | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
| C. Tenorio 8' Delgado 54'Kaviedes 90+2' |
(Report) |
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※
| Ecuador | 1 – 0 |  Honduras |
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| Caicedo 67' |
Netherlands  | 1 – 0 | Ecuador |
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| Kuyt 48' |
Japan  | 1 – 0 | Ecuador |
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| Sato 85' |
| Ecuador | 1 – 1 |  Colombia |
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| Castillo 52' |
Soto 55' |
| Ecuador | 1 – 2 |  North Macedonia |
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| Tenorio 52' |
Maznov 28' Mitreski 73' |
| Ecuador | 1 – 1 |  Peru |
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| BenĂtez 14' |
Guerrero 75' |
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