Ecuador Coach Beccacece Resigns After World Cup Exit
Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacecece resigned after the team's 0-2 loss to Mexico in the 2026 World Cup round of 32, ending his brief tenure that began in August 2024.
Sebastian Beccacece, head coach of Ecuador's national football team, has announced his resignation following Ecuador's 0-2 loss to Mexico in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Argentine coach, who assumed the role in August 2024, performed exceptionally well in this World Cup campaign, securing a remarkable 2-1 victory over Germany in the opening match. However, his tenure ended at the knockout stage. In his statement after the match, Beccacece said: "Results are what matter most, and today I must bid farewell to this wonderful and lovely team. I am deeply grateful and at peace with this decision because we gave everything we had. It's about achieving the goals we set for ourselves—that's football. I believe we left behind something memorable. It was a wonderful journey, though it ended with mixed emotions of joy and disappointment. Now I will spend time with my family, rest, and reflect on where I could have done better."
