Does it fit on your team? Beccacece says goodbye to Ecuador after elimination

Coach Sebastián Beccacece said goodbye to the Ecuador national team after the elimination against Mexico in the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday night (30). He stated that he would have liked to have remained in office, but that he was unable to fulfill his promises. Free on the market, does it fit your team, fan?

Despite entering the knockout stage with new momentum after a dramatic comeback victory over Germany, Ecuador were unable to overcome Mexico's blazing start and impeccable defense.

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"Our contract ended with the World Cup. I don't think we managed to achieve the feat we promised: to make this the best World Cup of all time. Today it's my turn to say goodbye," said Beccacece after the defeat at the deafening Azteca Stadium.

"That's why I have to leave. I would like to have continued, because what I received from the players and management justified this possibility. But I understand how it works and it hurts, but I think the decision was clear."

Beccacece acknowledged that his team was frustrated with the energy shown by the Mexican team, who dominated the first 45 minutes. "We were outclassed in the first half," he said.

Ecuador improved after the break and had more possession as they looked for a way back into the game, but Mexico's defense held firm. "We reacted, but we couldn't find the goal that would give us the necessary momentum," added Beccacece.

Despite the pain of elimination, the Argentine coach chose to focus on the strong bond created with his squad and the country during the journey. Asked about the legacy he leaves, Beccacece directed the praise to his team. "The legacy comes from the players, because they were the youngest team in Ecuador," he said.

"I have no complaints, just gratitude to the people and the players," he said. "I received so much gratitude and affection from the bottom of my heart. The boys gave me two wonderful hours after the match and this is what we have left."

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Beccacece is one of the big names in the new generation of coaches. Well-rated among Argentine coaches, he has already been monitored in Brazilian clubs.

One of the main teams to evaluate the hiring of the former Ecuador coach was Santos. The bet would be largely due to the coach's playing style, which prioritizes an offensive team with high ball possession, which made sense with the club's DNA, according to internal evaluation.

Now, with Beccacece free on the market, the tendency is for the coach's name to be publicized again in Brazil. One of the teams that could chase him is Vasco, which has been without a commander since Renato Gaúcho left.

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Source: CNN