Ecuador

Ecuador international Angulo dies at 22, a month after car crash

Angulo was involved in a traffic accident on Oct. 7 that also resulted in the death of his former youth team teammate Roberto Cabezas.

Rodrygo scores the only goal as Brazil beat Ecuador

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo scored the only goal as Brazil boosted their lacklustre 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Saturday.

Ecuador braced for 'another final' against Argentina

Ecuador are preparing for "another final" at the Copa America after advancing to a quarterfinal match-up against defending champions Argentina, head coach Felix Sanchez said on Sunday.

Ecuador clinch Copa quarterfinal berth as Venezuela sink Jamaica

Ecuador, needing only a point against Mexico in Glendale, Arizona to advance on goal difference, withstood a furious late onslaught from 'El Tri' to reach the last eight.

Di Maria on target as Argentina down Ecuador 1-0

Di Maria, named as captain for the game with Lionel Messi on the bench, bagged his 31st international goal in the 40th minute of an entertaining clash at Soldier Field.

Ecuador under state of emergency, curfew after narco boss escapes

President Daniel Noboa, in office since November, announced a 60-day mobilization of soldiers in Ecuador's streets and prisons as a manhunt was under way for gangster Jose Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."

Project Sydicate / No Impunity for Insurrectionists

The uncanny similarity between Brazil’s failed insurrection and the attack on the US Capitol highlights the many parallels between Bolsonaro and Trump.

Hosts Qatar crash out of World Cup after Dutch held by Ecuador

Cody Gakpo scored again at the World Cup but the Netherlands missed the chance to secure a place in the last 16 on Friday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a battling Ecuador, a result which eliminated host nation Qatar.

Netherlands 3-1 Ecuador: What’s your prediction?

With the Netherlands and Ecuador both coming off 2-0 wins in their openers, the meeting at Khalifa International Stadium on Friday carries added significance as it could decide who takes the top-spot in Group A.

November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024

Ecuador international Angulo dies at 22, a month after car crash

Angulo was involved in a traffic accident on Oct. 7 that also resulted in the death of his former youth team teammate Roberto Cabezas.

September 7, 2024
September 7, 2024

Rodrygo scores the only goal as Brazil beat Ecuador

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo scored the only goal as Brazil boosted their lacklustre 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Saturday.

July 2, 2024
July 2, 2024

Ecuador braced for 'another final' against Argentina

Ecuador are preparing for "another final" at the Copa America after advancing to a quarterfinal match-up against defending champions Argentina, head coach Felix Sanchez said on Sunday.

July 1, 2024
July 1, 2024

Ecuador clinch Copa quarterfinal berth as Venezuela sink Jamaica

Ecuador, needing only a point against Mexico in Glendale, Arizona to advance on goal difference, withstood a furious late onslaught from 'El Tri' to reach the last eight.

June 10, 2024
June 10, 2024

Di Maria on target as Argentina down Ecuador 1-0

Di Maria, named as captain for the game with Lionel Messi on the bench, bagged his 31st international goal in the 40th minute of an entertaining clash at Soldier Field.

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

Ecuador under state of emergency, curfew after narco boss escapes

President Daniel Noboa, in office since November, announced a 60-day mobilization of soldiers in Ecuador's streets and prisons as a manhunt was under way for gangster Jose Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."

January 17, 2023
January 17, 2023

No Impunity for Insurrectionists

The uncanny similarity between Brazil’s failed insurrection and the attack on the US Capitol highlights the many parallels between Bolsonaro and Trump.

November 26, 2022
November 26, 2022

Hosts Qatar crash out of World Cup after Dutch held by Ecuador

Cody Gakpo scored again at the World Cup but the Netherlands missed the chance to secure a place in the last 16 on Friday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a battling Ecuador, a result which eliminated host nation Qatar.

November 25, 2022
November 25, 2022

Netherlands 3-1 Ecuador: What’s your prediction?

With the Netherlands and Ecuador both coming off 2-0 wins in their openers, the meeting at Khalifa International Stadium on Friday carries added significance as it could decide who takes the top-spot in Group A.

November 21, 2022
November 21, 2022

‘Superman’ Valencia adds to Ecuador cult status

Captain Enner Valencia extended his cult status in Ecuador to wider international acclaim with a first-half double that propelled the South Americans to a comfortable 2-0 win over hosts Qatar in the opening game of the World Cup on Sunday