The Ecuador national football team denied fake news about threats from 'narco' groups during the 2026 World Cup. The situation arose when Eduardo Feinmann claimed that the Ecuadorian team had been threatened before the match against Mexico.

What happened?

The Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) reported that absolutely no player, technical staff, or director received threats from any Mexican group or organization.

Why is it important?

The FEF strongly asks the media and the public to have seriousness and professionalism when discussing and inventing information about these extremely sensitive topics.

What's next?

Ecuador seeks to improve its performance in the tournament after its last win 2-0 against New Zealand on November 19, 2025. | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | November 19, 2025 | Ecuador 2-0 New Zealand | The Ecuador national team has a recent record of 1W-4D-0L in its last 5 games, and seeks to continue improving its game in the 2026 World Cup.