Ecuador had more shots off the post than any other team at the 2026 World Cup Sebastián Beccacece, former coach of Ecuador, defended his team's performance at the 2026 World Cup with an odd stat: they had the most shots off the post. Ecuador were eliminated in the round of 16 after losing 2-0 to Mexico on July 1, 2026, their second consecutive defeat. ## What did Beccacece say about the World Cup? In an interview with Radio Centro, Beccacece analyzed Ecuador's group stage, highlighting their dominance. "They were superior to their rivals and the team with the most shots off the post", he said. He mentioned impacts on the post against Ivory Coast, Curaçao, and Germany, though he didn't delve into other stats like possession or shots on goal. ## Why was Ecuador eliminated? La Tri finished 25th in FIFA's final ranking, with just 5 points. Despite a historic win over Germany, they drew 0-0 with Curaçao and lost to Ivory Coast (0-1) and Mexico (0-2). Beccacece admitted they were outplayed in the round of 16 and denied rumors of threats against the players. ## What was Beccacece's legacy with Ecuador? During his tenure (2024-2026), Beccacece managed 24 games with 9 wins, 3 losses, and 12 draws. Though the numbers were positive, the style of play didn't convince. "I wasn't up to the task", he admitted, taking responsibility for the elimination. His last match was the loss to Mexico, which left Ecuador with a record of 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last five games.