The Colombian national team is gearing up to face Ecuador in the South American qualifying tournament for the 2026 World Cup, set to take place in North America. On Tuesday, November 19, the team, led by coach Néstor Lorenzo, will look to bounce back from a recent 3-2 defeat to Uruguay. During that match, Colombia initially took the lead with a goal from Juan Fernando Quintero, and they almost equalized thanks to Carlos Andrés Gómez’s late goal. However, the Uruguayan Manuel Ugarte sealed the victory for his team in the final moments, placing Colombia in third place among the ten competing nations.
Ecuador, on the other hand, is vying for one of the six direct qualification spots, making this upcoming match critical for their chances of qualifying for the tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The Ecuadorian team recently celebrated a decisive 4-0 victory over Bolivia and will welcome the return of Moisés Caicedo, who has served a suspension due to yellow card accumulation. Coach Sebastián Beccacece expressed optimism about the match in Barranquilla, stating, “With this approach and performance, which has been similar to that against Argentina and Brazil, we are close to achieving an away victory. We ended the night with valuable information, learning, and reasons to keep building towards our dream.”
The last encounter between Colombia and Ecuador in the World Cup qualifiers occurred in October 2023, with the teams playing to a goalless draw at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium in Quito.
The upcoming match is scheduled for November 19 at the Estadio Metropolitano in Barranquilla, kicking off at 6:00 PM.
Fans can watch this significant matchup live in Colombia on Caracol Televisión and Canal RCN, available on both digital television and online streaming platforms.
This match represents a crucial moment for both teams as they strive for World Cup qualification, and the anticipation is building among fans. With Colombia looking to recover from their last performance and Ecuador aiming to solidify their standing, the event promises to be an exciting and pivotal contest for South American football.