Framing Analysis
Sebastián Beccacece stepped down as Ecuador coach following a 2-0 defeat to Mexico on June 30, 2026, in Mexico City that ended Ecuador's run in the Round of 16. Ecuador had reached the knockout stage for the second time after defeating Germany in the group stage during its fifth World Cup appearance. The first-half goals came from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez.