Ecuador national team embroiled in haircut payment scandal

The Ecuador national team is in trouble after a barber in the United States claimed that the players didn't pay for their haircuts at the World Cup 2026. The barber, who was not named, stated that the players of Ecuador hired him to give them haircuts at their base in Columbus, but then refused to pay for the service.

What happened?

The scandal arose after the barber revealed that players Kendry Páez, Moisés Caicedo, Hernán Galíndez, John Yeboah, and Jordy Caicedo received the service but didn't pay.

Why does it matter for Ecuador?

This scandal is another blow to the Ecuador national team, which had already been eliminated from the World Cup 2026. The FEF and the players' entourage have not issued official statements regarding this accusation of non-payment.

The Ecuador national team will play again in the September FIFA date, with new players called up and a new coach, after Sebastián Beccacece ended his cycle with Ecuador.