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2006 in Ecuadorian football

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

National leagues

[[Serie A de Ecuador|Serie A]]

Main article: Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol Serie A 2006

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 de Ecuador|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

[[Ecuador national football 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

Main article: 2006 FIFA World Cup

Ecuador played in their second consecutive FIFA World Cup.

Group stage

Main article: 2006 FIFA World Cup Group A

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.

Pld	W	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
3	3	0	8	2	+6	9
3	2	1	5	3	+2	6
3	1	2	2	4	−2	3
3	0	3	3	9	−6	0

Delgado

Delgado Kaviedes

Podolski

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

Mitreski

Kaká

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