Ecuador has parted ways with head coach Félix Sánchez following their Copa América quarter-final defeat to Argentina. The country’s football federation (FEF) announced the decision on July 5, 2024. Despite reaching the quarterfinals for the third time in the last four editions, Ecuador was knocked out by the defending champions in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. Sánchez, who ...
Ecuador’s Enner Valencia on target as host nation Qatar suffered their first defeat in their first appearance in the world cup at the Al Bayt Stadium. Ecuador dominated hosts Qatar in the opening game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, winning 2-0 thanks to Enner Valencia’s first-half double. In the first half, Ecuador threatened to score even more goals after Enner ...