Ecuador football: Beccacece reflects on national team and Copa Ecuador updates

In Ecuadorian football, former national team coach Sebastián Beccacece reflected on his tenure following the 2026 World Cup. He described the 2-1 victory over Germany as the most significant win in the team's World Cup history. While expressing disappointment over the team's elimination by Mexico in the round of 32, Beccacece projected that Ecuador has the potential to become an international football power due to the age and quality of its current squad.

In domestic competition, Delfín SC has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Copa Ecuador after a 1-0 victory against Juventud Italiana, secured by an 82nd-minute header from Anthony Bedoya. Delfín is set to face Liga de Portoviejo in a regional derby. However, their qualification faces potential legal challenges, as Juventud Italiana intends to file a formal complaint with the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) regarding alleged unpaid salaries at Delfín.

The Copa Ecuador quarterfinals are now set, featuring matchups such as Liga de Quito vs. Aucas and Independiente del Valle vs. Gualaceo. The tournament winner earns a spot in the 2027 Copa Libertadores.