The Ecuador national team is starting a new process after being eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. The team was eliminated from the tournament and now is looking for a new coach for the upcoming matches.

When will the new coach debut?

FIFA announced the next international friendly window, which will take place between September 21 and October 6 this year.

Who could be the new coach?

A foreign name that is interested in coaching the Ecuador national team is Colombian coach Juan Carlos Osorio. Osorio is 64 years old and is looking to have his third experience at the national team level, after having coached Mexico and Paraguay.

What's next for the Ecuador national team?

The team needs a lot of work to get ready for the start of the qualifiers, as they will be without retired players Enner Valencia and Hernán Galíndez, and they need to find their replacements. The last time the Ecuador national team played was on November 19, 2025, when they won 2-0 against New Zealand. In their last 5 games, the Ecuador national team has a record of 1 win, 4 draws, and 0 losses.

DateOpponentResult
2025-11-19New Zealand2-0