Gonzalo Plata

Gonzalo Plata is a confirmed forward in Ecuador's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Sebastián Beccacece's final 26. The Flamengo forward is 25 at kick-off and brings 49 caps and 8 international goals 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 Gonzalo Plata among the forwards in Sebastián Beccacece's 26.

Gonzalo Plata is a forward for Flamengo, with 49 caps and 8 international goals 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 Flamengo forward Ecuador carry into the tournament this summer as one of Sebastián Beccacece's selected names for the group stage ahead.

The Flamengo forward is Plata. The Flamengo forward arrives with 8 goals scored across 49 senior caps so far. The Flamengo forward is a confirmed pick. As one of the lower-tier team picks, Ecuador carry a Tier 4 billing of £10m. The Flamengo forward is named in the group. They were drawn in Group E alongside Germany, Curaçao and Ivory Coast. At 25, the Flamengo forward is one of Beccacece's confirmed names for the finals.