Antonio Valencia apologizes as Ecuador faces World Cup elimination
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Antonio Valencia has issued a public apology to Ecuador following the team's disappointing performance in the 2026 World Cup. Ecuador has not yet secured a win, suffering a loss to Amad's late goal in their opening match and a subsequent goalless draw against Curacao. With their chances of advancing hanging by a thread, the team must win their next game against Germany. Valencia expressed his solidarity with the players and urged fans to support the team through their difficult time.
- •Ecuador has yet to win a match in the 2026 World Cup.
- •The team lost to Amad's late goal in their opening match.
- •Ecuador drew 0-0 with Curacao, who previously lost 7-1 to Germany.
- •A must-win match against Germany is next for Ecuador.
- •Valencia called for unity and support for the players amid criticism.
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Antonio Valencia apologises amid Ecuador’s World Cup nightmare
"Former Manchester United star Antonio Valencia has issued a public apology to his home nation of Ecuador following their poor World Cup displays so far.World Cup dream hangs in the balanceEcuador are ...
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