Sebastian Beccacece has been a revelation since taking over as Ecuador coach after six games of qualifying Get the lowdown on ...

Sebastián Beccacece has established a miserly defence and Moisés Caicedo’s ability in midfield could help team take the next step ...

Ecuador's team is using the Columbus Crew's training facilities at Historic Crew Stadium as its home base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Germany faces scrutiny over defensive frailties despite offensive talent like Florian Wirtz. Meanwhile, Ecuador, led by ...

Germany are aiming to return to their World Cup glory days, but face a stern challenge in the form of Ivory Coast, Ecuador ...

What can I expect from Paraguay? Only the most dedicated football fans in the UK and Europe are likely to watch Paraguay's ...

National associations look for a winning record—and also hope for serendipity.

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique ...

We have the final 26-player squads that can win the FIFA World Cup, so let's go through all 48 teams and rank where they ...

The core of the team is a well-known trio: Caicedo of Chelsea, Arsenal’s Hincapie and Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Willian ...

Smallest nation to reach a World Cup will be guided by the oldest coach in Dick Advocaat ...

Curacao reached the World Cup following a goalless draw with Jamaica in November Get the lowdown on every team at the 2026 ...