Sebastián Beccacece Bids Farewell to Ecuador After Losing to Mexico in the Round of 64 of the FiIFA World Cup 2026

The Argentine coach left his position after the elimination against Mexico and acknowledged that he did not achieve the results he had promised.

Beccacece's farewell after the defeat

The story of Sebastián Beccacece at the helm of the Ecuadorian national team came to an end at the 2026 World Cup. The Argentine coach, whose contract ended with the Tri's participation in the World Cup, decided not to renew and bid farewell after the 2-0 defeat against Mexico in the round of 16. His departure, although predictable, leaves a bitter taste in a process that generated hope but did not achieve the expected results.

The milestone against Germany and their early elimination

Ecuador's journey in the tournament had moments of intensity and hope. The epic comeback against Germany in the group stage was one of the most celebrated milestones by the fans, who saw that victory as a symbol of character and resilience. However, the team could not maintain that energy in the decisive stage and faced a Mexican team that imposed its hierarchy at the Estadio Azteca.

Beccacece's farewell

Beccacece, visibly emotional, acknowledged the outstanding debt: "Our contract ended with the World Cup. I don't think we achieved the feat we promised to make this the best World Cup in history. Today it's time for me to say goodbye." His words reflected both self-criticism and the frustration of a project that did not reach the dreamed dimension.

The coach also made it clear that his desire was to continue, although he accepted the logic of football: "I would have liked to continue, because what I received from the players and the management justified the possibility of continuing. But I understand how this works, and it hurts; even so, I believe the decision was clear."