Ecuador selects new coach and begins negotiations

Ecuador has selected its new coach, according to sources close to the team. The new coach will be in charge of leading the Ecuadorian national team in the next FIFA World Cup 2026.

Who will be the next coach of the Ecuadorian national team?

Ecuador has begun negotiations with potential candidates for the coaching position. Some of the names mentioned as potential candidates are Argentine coaches Marcelo Bielsa and Jorge Sampaoli.

What does this mean for Ecuador?

Ecuador needs an experienced coach who can lead the team in the next FIFA World Cup 2026. The new coach will have to work on preparing the team for the tournament and on finding talented players who can help the team achieve its goals.

What comes next?

Ecuador will continue with the negotiations with potential candidates for the coaching position. It is expected that the new coach will be announced in the next few weeks.

Note: Ecuador played its last match on July 1, 2026, losing 2-0 to Mexico. Its current streak is 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss in its last 5 matches (LDWDD, most recent first).

Ecuador needs an experienced coach who can lead the team in the next FIFA World Cup 2026. The new coach will have to work on preparing the team for the tournament and on finding talented players who can help the team achieve its goals. Ecuador played its last match on July 1, 2026, losing 2-0 to Mexico. Its current streak is 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss in its last 5 matches (LDWDD, most recent first).