Sebastián Beccacece resigns as Ecuador national team coach

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Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Sebastián Beccacece resigns as Ecuador national team coach
Summary

Sebastián Beccacece has stepped down from his position as head coach of the Ecuador national soccer team following their elimination by Mexico in the Round of 16. Beccacece, under contract until the end of the World Cup, faced criticism for various coaching decisions during the tournament. His tenure, which began positively, ended amid disappointment, marking a significant change for Ecuador as they transition to new leadership. Ecuador's campaign concluded with this last match in the World Cup.

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  • Ecuador eliminated by Mexico in Round of 16
  • Beccacece's contract ended with the World Cup
  • Coaching decisions faced criticism throughout the tournament
  • Ecuador now seeks new leadership moving forward
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  • 4:39 AMYahoo Sports💥 End of an era: Beccacece bids farewell to Ecuador
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Mexico defeated Ecuador in the Round of 16, and Sebastián Beccacece has decided to say goodbye to the Tricolor national team.The Argentine had a contract through the last match his team played in thi...

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