South American teams struggle in World Cup opening matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:17 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
South American teams have had a lackluster start to the World Cup, with no wins in their first three matches. Ecuador lost to Ivory Coast 1-0 in Philadelphia on Sunday, Brazil settled for a 1-1 draw against Morocco, and Paraguay suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to the United States. Coaches expressed disappointment, with Ecuador's Sebastián Beccacece calling the loss 'very painful.' Uruguay, Argentina, and Colombia are scheduled to play their first matches this week, attempting to reverse the fortunes of South American sides in the tournament.
- •Ecuador lost to Ivory Coast 1-0 on June 15.
- •Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco on June 14.
- •Paraguay lost 4-1 to the United States.
- •Ecuador aims to recover after ending a 19-game unbeaten streak.
- •Uruguay, Argentina, and Colombia will play their first matches this week.
- 7:17 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: South American teams start off on the wrong foot
"South American teams have got off to disappointing start to the World Cup, failing to produce a win in three games. Ecuador lost to Ivory Coast 1-0 on Sunday in Philadelphia. Brazil drew 1–1 with Morocco on Saturday, and Paraguay was routed 4–1 by tournament co-host the United States.
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