The football academy powering Ecuador's 2026 World Cup dream

Ecuador is one of twelve nations from the Americas to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Much of the national team's talent flows from a single trailblazing youth academy. As co-host nations and powerhouses dominate the spotlight, Ecuador's grassroots football system is quietly shaping the country's competitive future on the world stage. #Ecuador #WorldCup2026 #YouthFootball #FIFAWorldCup #FootballAcademy #SouthAmerica #Soccer #AmericasNow #features Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://www.cgtnnow.com/featured/events/cgtn-live-now-1 Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: X: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @cgtnamerica This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.