Alan Franco

Alan Franco is a confirmed midfielder in Ecuador's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Sebastián Beccacece's final 26. The Atletico Mineiro midfielder is 27 at kick-off and brings 57 caps and 1 international goal into the tournament, a returning face who has been part of a World Cup squad before.

Ecuador were drawn in Group E alongside Germany, Curacao and Ivory Coast. They open against Ivory Coast at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on 14 June, then face Curacao at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on 20 June and Germany at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on 25 June. Ecuador reached the finals by finishing as runners-up in CONMEBOL qualifying, sealing their place on 10 June 2025, with Alan Franco among the midfielders in Sebastián Beccacece's 26.

Alan Franco is a midfielder for Atletico Mineiro, with 57 caps and 1 international goal for Ecuador to his name. His is a midfielder's game for his country, the role he has filled in the squads Sebastián Beccacece has named over recent seasons. That midfielder's profile is what he takes into the final 26 for the 2026 finals, an Atletico Mineiro midfielder Ecuador carry into the tournament this summer as one of Sebastián Beccacece's selected names for the group stage ahead.

Franco is an Atletico Mineiro midfielder. The Atletico Mineiro midfielder arrives with 1 goal scored across 57 senior caps so far. The Atletico Mineiro midfielder is a confirmed pick. Ecuador's card slot is valued at £10m, a Tier 4 one. The Atletico Mineiro midfielder is named in the group. Beccacece's group is a demanding one. At 27, the Atletico Mineiro midfielder is one of Beccacece's confirmed names for the finals.