The 1998 season was the 76th season of competitive football in Ecuador.
| Season | 1998 | |
|---|---|---|
| ||
National leagues
edit- Champion: LDU Quito (5th title)
- International cup qualifiers:
- Relegated: Técnico Universitario, Panamá
- Winner: Macará (2nd title)
- Promoted: Macará, Audaz Octubrino
- Relegated: Green Cross, Calvi
Segunda
edit- Winner: Universidad Católica
- Promoted: Universidad Católica, Esmeraldas Petrolero
Clubs in international competitions
edit| Team | 1998 Copa Libertadores | 1998 Copa Merconorte | 1998 Copa CONMEBOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | Runner-up | Eliminated in the First Round | N/A |
| Deportivo Cuenca | N/A | N/A | Eliminated in the Round of 16 |
| Deportivo Quito | Eliminated in the First Round | N/A | N/A |
| El Nacional | N/A | Eliminated in the Semifinals | N/A |
| Emelec | N/A | Eliminated in the First Round | N/A |
National teams
editThe Ecuador national team played just one match in 1998: a friendly against Brazil.
Brazil  | 5 – 1 |  Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
Marcelinho  20'Élber 35', 70', 76'Cafú 69' |
de la Cruz 67' |