The Colombian national soccer 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 guidance of coach Néstor Lorenzo, Colombia will look to bounce back after a narrow 3-2 defeat to Uruguay in Montevideo. Colombia initially took the lead in that match with a goal from Juan Fernando Quintero and later came close to leveling the score with a late goal by Carlos Andrés Gómez. However, Uruguay’s Manuel Ugarte sealed the match with a last-minute goal, leaving Colombia in third place among the ten competing teams.
Ecuador, for its part, is vying for one of the six direct qualification spots, making this match vital for their chances to participate in the upcoming tournament taking place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Coming off a resounding 4-0 victory against Bolivia, Ecuador has confirmed the return of Moisés Caicedo, who had been suspended due to yellow card accumulation. Coach Sebastián Beccacece expressed optimism going into the match in Barranquilla, stating that their recent performance has been promising, similar to their games against Argentina and Brazil. “With this proposal and this performance, we are close to achieving an away victory. We ended a round night that provided us with information, learning, and reasons to keep building towards our dream,” he reflected.
The last meeting between Colombia and Ecuador in World Cup qualifiers was in October 2023, which ended 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, kicking off at 6:00 PM.
Viewers in Colombia can watch the match live on Caracol Televisión and Canal RCN, available on both TDT and their online streams.
In summary, this upcoming match presents a significant opportunity for both teams. Colombia aims to recover from a recent setback, while Ecuador seeks to establish its qualifications firmly. As both teams prepare for a crucial showdown, fans can expect an exciting match filled with competitive spirit.