
Sebastian Beccacece leaves Ecuador national team head coach job
Sebastian Beccacece has left his position as head coach of the Ecuador national team. The announcement was made official.

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.

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