Anthony Valencia

Anthony Valencia is a confirmed forward in Ecuador's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Sebastián Beccacece's final 26. The Royal Antwerp forward is 22 at kick-off and brings 2 caps and 1 international goal into the tournament, in line for a first World Cup.

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 Anthony Valencia among the forwards in Sebastián Beccacece's 26.

Anthony Valencia is a forward for Royal Antwerp, with 2 caps and 1 international goal for Ecuador to his name. His is a forward's game for his country, the role he has filled in the squads Sebastián Beccacece has named over recent seasons. That forward's profile is what he takes into the final 26 for the 2026 finals, a Royal Antwerp forward Ecuador carry into the tournament this summer as one of Sebastián Beccacece's selected names for the group stage ahead.

Valencia is a Royal Antwerp forward. The Royal Antwerp forward comes to the finals with 1 goal in 2 senior caps behind him. The Royal Antwerp forward earned a squad place. At £10m, Ecuador come in at Tier 4 this time. Beccacece's group brings Germany, Curaçao and Ivory Coast this time. At 22, the Royal Antwerp forward is one of Beccacece's confirmed names for the finals.