Ecuador national football team drew 0-0 with Curazao in the 2026 World Cup and now faces a crucial match against Germany. The draw left the team on the brink of elimination. Sebastián Beccacece, the team's coach, took responsibility for the result. Jefferson Montero, a former Ecuadorian player, posted a strong message against the coach. The criticism also reached the team's performance against an opponent that part of the press considered accessible. Expreso wrote that the Tricolor disappoints and now needs a feat against Germany. Ecuavisa spoke of a team without a goal and on the verge of failure after failing to break the zero against a weak Curazao. La Hora was even more direct with the coach's approach. The newspaper stated that Ecuador was the favorite, but argued that coach Sebastián Beccacece's approach prevented the Tricolor from being offensive and getting its first three points. As time went on, the pressure on Beccacece increased. But the Ecuadorian fans asked him to leave his position as coach. So the situation becomes more and more complicated for the team. The Tricolor generated 15 shots on goal against Curazao, failed to surpass goalkeeper Eloy Room, and was on the verge of elimination in the first round. As soon as the game ended at Arrowhead Stadium, the stands pointed to the Argentine coach. The reaction was not limited to the stadium. Jefferson Montero added that he had warned about this outcome a long time ago. A long time ago, I warned that this could happen with this coach at the helm. We have references like Álex Aguinaga and Antonio Valencia, who have earned the opportunity to lead the selection. Give them a chance. He also asked for an immediate change before the decisive duel. Let them prepare and lead our next game against Germany. The Tricolor needs an urgent change and people who really feel these colors. The main Ecuadorian media interpreted the draw as a severe setback in the team's options. According to El Universo, the draw left Ecuador with one foot out of the World Cup and seriously complicated it in Group E. These media defined the campaign as the worst participation since 2002 and noted that the selected team will play for its life against Germany. The team is forced to win in the last match to maintain any chance of advancing. The criticism also reached the team's performance against an opponent that part of the press considered accessible. Expreso wrote that the Tricolor disappoints and now needs a feat against Germany. Ecuavisa spoke of a team without a goal and on the verge of failure after failing to break the zero against a weak Curazao. La Hora was even more direct with the coach's approach. The newspaper stated that Ecuador was the favorite, but argued that coach Sebastián Beccacece's approach prevented the Tricolor from being offensive and getting its first three points. The situation becomes more and more complicated for the team. The Tricolor needs an urgent change and people who really feel these colors. The Ecuadorian fans asked Sebastián Beccacece to leave his position as coach. The pressure on Beccacece increased after the draw with Curazao. The draw left the Tricolor with one foot out of the tournament. The criticism also reached the team's performance against an opponent that part of the press considered accessible. The situation becomes more and more complicated for the team. The Tricolor generated 15 shots on goal against Curazao, failed to surpass goalkeeper Eloy Room, and was on the verge of elimination in the first round. The reaction was not limited to the stadium. Jefferson Montero added that he had warned about this outcome a long time ago. A long time ago, I warned that this could happen with this coach at the helm. We have references like Álex Aguinaga and Antonio Valencia, who have earned the opportunity to lead the selection. Give them a chance. He also asked for an immediate change before the decisive duel. Let them prepare and lead our next game against Germany. The Tricolor needs an urgent change and people who really feel these colors.