Beccacece Departs as Ecuador National Team Coach

Sebastián Beccacece is no longer the coach of the Ecuador national football team, the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) confirmed Thursday. His departure was anticipated after Ecuador's exit from the 2026 World Cup.

Beccacece's contract was set to end after the team's World Cup participation. Their Round of 16 loss to Mexico marked the conclusion of his nearly two-year tenure. During his time, he guided Ecuador through the South American qualifiers, securing a second-place finish and comfortable World Cup qualification.

The FEF released a statement on social media announcing the end of Beccacece's contract and that of his technical staff. The federation thanked the Argentine strategist for his work, highlighting the solid campaign in the qualifiers. Beccacece's record with Ecuador includes 24 matches, with nine wins, twelve draws, and three losses, scoring 22 goals and conceding 12.

Despite a successful qualification campaign, the team's performance in the World Cup, ending in the Round of 16, left doubts and ultimately sealed the coach's exit. Beccacece's tenure is remembered for a historic 2-1 group stage victory over Germany.