The Ecuador National Team was defeated by Mexico in the 2026 World Cup. After the defeat, allegations emerged that the Ecuadorian players had been threatened to lose the match.

What happened?

Journalist Eduardo Feinmann claimed that there were threats from a Mexican cartel against the Ecuadorian players. They contacted five players with specific information about their family members in Ecuador and Mexico.

What do the players and the federation say?

Ecuadorian sports journalist Paúl López Encalada stated that he had contacted at least five sources from the Ecuadorian Football Federation, who told him that the alleged threats were completely false.

What's next?

The Ecuadorian Football Federation has not issued any statement about the allegations. The Ecuador National Team moves forward in the 2026 World Cup, with their next match against England. | Date | Match | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-11-19 | Ecuador vs New Zealand | 2-0 | The Ecuador National Team maintains its good form, with 1 win and 4 draws in their last 5 matches.