Ecuador national football team, led by Sebastián Beccacece, scored a big win against Guatemala in their last match before the 2026 World Cup. The goals for the South American team were scored by Jordy Caicedo, Nilson Angulo, and Pervis Estupiñan. The winning team was led by midfielder Kendry Páez, who was replaced in the second half by Moisés Caicedo. In the first half, Ecuador showed superiority in several moments of the game and gradually marked differences against their rival. Guatemalan goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen committed a foul on Alán Minda inside the area, which led to a penalty kick in favor of Ecuador. Caicedo executed and opened the scoring for the South American team at 19 minutes. In the second half, Angulo extended the lead for the Ecuadorian team by heading in a cross from Angelo Preciado at 28 minutes. Five minutes later, Estupiñan took advantage of a bad exit by the rival goalkeeper and scored with a long shot. Ecuador won big and awaits its debut in the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Ecuador will make its World Cup debut on June 14 against Costa Rica in Philadelphia. In the second match of Group E, they will play against Curacao on June 20 in Kansas City, and five days later they will face Germany in New Jersey. Beccacece is facing a big challenge, as he has been leading Ecuador since 2024. The Argentine coach has experience in the Argentine national team and has managed clubs like Defensa y Justicia, Independiente, and Racing. Ecuador national football team's next match will be crucial for their classification in the 2026 World Cup.