Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:40pm on 26 Jun 2026,Friday Sports
Ecuador head coach Sebastián Beccacece’s remarkable journey reached a new high as the Argentine guided Ecuador to a stunning 2-1 victory over four-time champions Germany, securing a Round of 32 berth as one of the World Cup’s best third-placed teams. After ending his playing career in 2001, Beccacece rose through coaching ranks as Jorge Sampaoli’s trusted assistant before managing clubs in Argentina, Chile and Spain, eventually taking charge of Ecuador in 2024. His tactical blueprint helped Ecuador overturn Germany’s early lead through goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata. Overcome with emotion, Beccacece celebrated with his family, calling it Ecuador’s greatest World Cup victory and promising the nation its finest-ever tournament. (PC: EL Comercio)
