The Ecuador national team moves forward with their campaign in the 2026 World Cup, despite rumors of threats from organized crime that emerged before the match against Mexico.

What happened with the threats?

Claudia Sheinbaum, the president of Mexico, denied these claims, calling them absolutely false.

The president assured that at no time were there any intimidations to influence the outcome of the match between Mexico and Ecuador.

Why is it important for Ecuador?

The Ecuador national team is looking to advance in the tournament, after their last result: Ecuador 2-0 New Zealand (2025-11-19), and with a streak of 1W-4D-0L in their last 5 games, they remain unbeaten in the last 5.

What's next for the Ecuador national team?

The Ecuador national team moves forward, focused on their next match, after Claudia Sheinbaum recognized Mexico's effort in the 2026 World Cup, after being eliminated by England in the round of 16 with a score of 3-2.