At 1 AM Beijing time (CEST) on July 1, in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, Ecuador lost to co-host Mexico 0-2 and failed to advance to the Round of 16.

During the South American qualifying rounds for the World Cup, Ecuador's defense was remarkably solid, conceding only 5 goals in 18 matches and never allowing more than 2 goals in any single match. They finished second and secured a direct World Cup spot.

However, at the World Cup, Ecuador's defense—featuring key defenders like Caicedo, Hincapié, and Pacho—failed to replicate that performance. They conceded 4 goals across 4 matches. Apart from keeping a clean sheet against the group's weakest team, Curaçao, they conceded goals in all three remaining matches. Against Mexico, they conceded 2 goals and were eliminated.

The last time Ecuador conceded more than 1 goal in a single match was during the Copa América group stage in June 2024, when they lost to Venezuela 1-2.

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