The Colombian national team is gearing up to face Ecuador in the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) qualifying tournament for the North America 2026 World Cup. On Tuesday, November 19, under the guidance of coach Néstor Lorenzo, the Colombian team will seek redemption after a close 3-2 loss to Uruguay in Montevideo. Colombia initially led the match with a goal from Juan Fernando Quintero and nearly equalized again at the very end when Carlos Andrés Gómez scored in stoppage time. However, Uruguayan player Manuel Ugarte secured the game with a decisive goal, leaving Colombia in third place among the ten competing teams.
On the other side, Ecuador is battling for one of the six direct qualification spots, making this match pivotal for their journey to the tournament taking place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The Ecuadorian team recently celebrated a dominant 4-0 victory over Bolivia and is expected to welcome back Moisés Caicedo, who returns from a suspension due to accumulated yellow cards. Coach Sebastián Beccacece has expressed optimism for the upcoming match in Barranquilla, stating, “With this approach and performance, which has been similar to our games against Argentina and Brazil, we’re close to securing an away victory. We ended with a successful night that provided us with information, learning, and motivation to keep building towards our dream.”
The last encounter between Colombia and Ecuador during World Cup qualifiers was in October 2023, ending in a goalless draw at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium in Quito.
The forthcoming match is set to take place in the Metropolitano Stadium in Barranquilla at 6:00 PM (local time).
Viewers in Colombia can catch the 12th match of the Conmebol qualifiers live on Caracol Televisión and Canal RCN, accessible both through digital terrestrial television and online channels.
This match is not only crucial for points but also presents a chance for both teams to demonstrate their resilience and commitment as they strive for World Cup qualification. With passionate support from fans, Colombia and Ecuador will undoubtedly put on an exciting show for football enthusiasts.