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Ecuador coach Sebastián Beccacece resigns after World Cup elimination

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:42 AM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Ecuador coach Sebastián Beccacece resigns after World Cup elimination
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Sebastián Beccacece has stepped down as coach of Ecuador following the team's exit from the World Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Mexico. Beccacece had been in charge for two years and guided Ecuador to the knockout stage for only the second time in their World Cup history. His tenure included a notable victory over Germany. After the match, Beccacece expressed pride in the team's journey and the relationships formed within the squad. He confirmed that his contract would end with the World Cup elimination, and the technical staff will need to explore new directions moving forward.

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  • •Ecuador loses 2-0 to Mexico in World Cup knockout stage.
  • •Beccacece managed the team for two years.
  • •He led Ecuador to their second knockout stage appearance.
  • •His contract ended with the World Cup.
  • •Beccacece expressed pride in the team's journey and brotherhood.
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Sebastián Beccacece has stepped down as coach of Ecuador following World Cup elimination. Beccacece was in charge for two years. After that match, Beccacece made a beeline for the stands and climbed up from the field to embrace his wife and other loved ones while yellow-clad fans around him patted him on the back and tens of thousands more around the stadium jumped and cheered.

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