2006 in Ecuadorian football

The 2006 season was the 84th season of competitive football in Ecuador.

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

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.

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.