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Barcelona have reached a verbal agreement to sign 2007-born winger Josué Caicedo from LDU Quito. The deal is for the Barcelona B team on a loan with option to buy, potentially becoming an obligation, for a fee around €2.5 million.
Sebastian Beccacece has left his position as head coach of the Ecuador national team. The announcement was made official.
Ecuador manager Sebastian Beccacece has left his position following his side's 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the World Cup last 32. The Argentine, appointed in August 2024, led Ecuador to a comeback win over Germany but fell short of his goal to make it the best World Cup ever.
Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie became the second player at the 2026 World Cup to be sent off for covering his mouth while confronting an opponent, during his side's 2-0 loss to Mexico. The red card was issued after VAR review, following a new FIFA rule targeting confrontational interactions.
Mexico defeated Ecuador to advance to the World Cup Round of 16, securing their fourth consecutive win in the tournament.
Julian Quiñones scored a well-timed goal to put Mexico ahead against Ecuador in their World Cup round of 32 match.
Ecuador's football federation has filed a complaint with World Cup organisers after around 1,000 Mexico supporters staged a noisy serenade outside their team hotel in Mexico City ahead of their last-32 match against the co-hosts.
Moisés Caicedo has been appointed captain of the Ecuador national team, with the armband handed over by Enner Valencia. The decision is effective immediately, including upcoming matches.
Ecuador and Mexico will face off in the World Cup Round of 32. A poll shows 55% favor Mexico, 45% Ecuador, with over 50,000 votes cast.
Ecuadorian supporters turned New York and New Jersey yellow as they celebrated their team's arrival for the FIFA World Cup. The vibrant display of national pride was seen across the region.
Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 to reach the World Cup knockout stages for the first time in two decades. Scotland's hopes hang in the balance as group stage concludes. Betty Glover and Lloyd Griffith host, with analysis from Mario Melchiot.
Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece secured a historic World Cup knockout berth with a 2-1 win over Germany, after facing potential dismissal. The victory marked only the second time Ecuador advanced past the group stage, following a turbulent campaign.
A record aggregate attendance of 3,605,357 was set at the FIFA World Cup. Côte d'Ivoire reached the knockout stage for the first time, while Ecuador stunned Germany to advance. Netherlands topped Group F, and Japan and Sweden also progressed.
Ecuador came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in their final Group E match, securing a spot in the Round of 32. Gonzalo Plata scored the winner in the 77th minute after Nilson Angulo had equalized early in the first half.
Ecuador rallied from a goal down to defeat Germany 2-1, with Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata scoring to secure a spot in the World Cup knockout stage as one of the top eight third-placed teams.
Gonzalo Plata's quick reaction to a flick-on from Kevin Rodriguez gave Ecuador a 2-1 lead over Germany in their World Cup Group E match at New York New Jersey Stadium.
BBC Sport pundits argue that Alexander Pavlovic's high boot in the build-up to Leroy Sane's goal constituted endangering an opponent and should have been ruled a foul. The incident occurred during the World Cup Group E match between Ecuador and Germany at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Curaçao, a country of 156,000 people, earned a historic point in their first-ever World Cup appearance. The team currently has one point in the group stage, tied with Ecuador.
Barcelona have reached a verbal agreement to sign 2007-born winger Josué Caicedo from LDU Quito. The deal is for the Barcelona B team on a loan with option to buy that could become an obligation, with a fee around €2.5 million.
Ecuador legend Iván Hurtado reflects on his nation's World Cup history, from their debut in 2002 to their fifth appearance in 2022. He recalls the 2006 group-stage loss to Germany and hopes for revenge when the teams meet again.
