They will also train at the complex as the resort possesses full pitches and training facilities.

One of the unique features of the hotel is it’s underground purpose built cave that has two thermal pools and a Jacuzzi.

Ecuador’s first match of their group is also their furthest away from their base in Porto Alegre. They take on Switzerland in Brasilia, some 1,000 plus miles and a two-hour flight. After that they play Honduras in Curitiba, 40 minutes from their base and 340 miles. They finish their group campaign with a one hour 25 minute flight, for the 696 miles, to Rio de Janeiro to take on France.