The Colombian national team is gearing up to face Ecuador in the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in North America. On Tuesday, November 19, under the leadership of coach Néstor Lorenzo, the Colombian squad will look to bounce back from a recent 3-2 defeat against Uruguay in Montevideo. Colombia initially took the lead thanks to a goal from Juan Fernando Quintero and later came close to equalizing with Carlos Andrés Gómez’s goal in stoppage time. However, Uruguay’s Manuel Ugarte secured the win with the last play of the match, leaving Colombia in third place among the ten competing teams.
Ecuador, meanwhile, is fighting for one of the six direct qualification spots, making this match critical for their hopes of participating in the tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The Ecuadorian team recently celebrated a significant 4-0 victory over Bolivia and has confirmed that Moisés Caicedo will return to the lineup following his suspension for yellow card accumulation. Coach Sebastián Beccacece expressed optimism ahead of the match in Barranquilla, noting, “With this proposal and this performance, which has been similar to what we showed against Argentina and Brazil, we are close to achieving a victory away from home. We concluded a positive night that gave us insights, learning, and reasons to continue building towards our dream.”
The last encounter between Colombia and Ecuador in a World Cup qualifier took place in October 2023, where they finished in a goalless draw at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium in Quito.
The upcoming match will take place on November 19 at the Metropolitano Stadium in Barranquilla at 18:00.
Fans in Colombia can watch the live broadcast of this crucial qualifier on Caracol Televisión and Canal RCN, available on both TDT and their online platforms.
This match is not just a battle for points; it represents a moment of unity and hope for Colombian fans as their team strives to redeem itself and secure a spot in the world’s biggest football event. The excitement is palpable, and with both teams in contention, the match promises to be a thrilling display of South American football.