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The Ecuador national football team was not threatened by Mexican cartels to lose in the 2026 World Cup.
What happened?
The Ecuadorian Football Federation did not mention threats in any of its latest statements. Ecuadorian journalist Óscar Portillo said that 3 internal sources denied that such intimidation existed.
Why is it important for Ecuador?
Last Tuesday, the Mexican national team defeated Ecuador 2-0 at the Azteca Stadium and qualified for the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup. Thus, Ecuador was eliminated from the tournament.
What's next for Ecuador?
Ecuador continues its path in the tournament after its last result: Ecuador 2-0 New Zealand (2025-11-19). Its recent form is 1W-4D-0L (WDDDD, most recent first); unbeaten in the last 5 matches.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | Ecuador 2-0 New Zealand |
The explanation for the delay in the match between Mexico and Ecuador was due to a strong electrical storm in the area of the Ciudad de México Stadium. FIFA activated the security protocol that requires waiting at least 30 minutes without electrical activity to ensure the integrity of the players.
