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Ecuador's national team exits the 2026 World Cup with an image that made the rounds worldwide. Piero Hincapié covered his mouth while addressing Santiago Giménez and the referee showed him a red card for the rule that sanctions hidden expressions between players.
What happened in the match?
Ecuador lost to Mexico with a score of 2-0 at the Azteca. Hincapié' expulsion in the final minutes was the culmination of a discussion with Giménez.
Beccacece's reaction
As Hincapié left the field, he rejected Sebastián Beccacece's gesture of containment. The image was captured during the broadcast and quickly circulated on social media.
The match context
Ecuador was in a complicated situation, losing by two goals since the first half. Hincapié' frustration and impotence got the better of him in a discussion with Giménez that ended badly.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | Ecuador vs. New Zealand | 2-0 |
Ecuador's national team ends its participation in the 2026 World Cup with 4 points in the group stage: loss to Costa Rica, draw with Curaçao, and win over Germany.
