Ecuadorian Tournament Returns Amid World Cup Break with These Matches

The Ecuadorian national championship is set to resume on Friday, July 3, 2026, with the national team now out of the World Cup. The league's return will see current leader Independiente del Valle host Manta FC in the opening match.

All clubs have played 16 matches heading into this round, with two teams, Liga de Quito and Orense, having recently played a postponed fixture. Liga de Quito secured a 3-0 victory over Orense on July 1, maintaining their second-place position with 27 points, though they remain 10 points behind the leaders, Independiente del Valle.

The schedule for the weekend includes several notable games. On Saturday, July 4, Libertad de Loja will play Leones del Norte, and Barcelona SC, currently fifth in the standings, will host Deportivo Cuenca, who are third. Both teams are closely matched in points, with Barcelona SC at 26 and Deportivo Cuenca at 27.

Further matches are scheduled for Sunday, July 5, featuring Macará against Liga de Quito and Delfín versus Emelec. The jornada will conclude on Monday, July 6, and Tuesday, July 7, with games including Universidad Católica against Mushuc Runa, Orense against Técnico Universitario, and Aucas hosting Guayaquil City.