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July 13, 2026Red card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision
The decision to effectively overturn the red card shown to United States forward Folarin Balogun leaves many unanswered questions.
July 5, 2026Beccacece bids farewell as Ecuador coach after World Cup exit - Reuters
Beccacece bids farewell as Ecuador coach after World Cup exit Reuters
July 1, 2026Hincapie second player to be sent off for covering mouth
Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie becomes the second player at this tournament to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent in stoppage time of their 2-0 defeat against Mexico.
July 1, 2026Mexico end knockout hoodoo with win over Ecuador to reach World Cup last 16 - Reuters
Mexico end knockout hoodoo with win over Ecuador to reach World Cup last 16 Reuters
July 1, 2026Mexico v Ecuador World Cup last-32 match delayed by storms - Reuters
Mexico v Ecuador World Cup last-32 match delayed by storms Reuters
July 1, 2026Ecuador coach brushes off travel delays, underdog tag ahead of Mexico clash - Reuters
Ecuador coach brushes off travel delays, underdog tag ahead of Mexico clash Reuters
June 30, 2026Ecuador president declares national holiday after team reach World Cup knockout phase - Reuters
Ecuador president declares national holiday after team reach World Cup knockout phase Reuters
June 26, 2026Beccacece goes from brink to World Cup history with Ecuador
Sebastian Beccacece was on the verge of losing his job as Ecuador head coach as the clock ticked down against Germany - now he has a last-32 match to look forward to.
June 26, 2026Ecuador fight back to shock Germany and reach knockout stage - Reuters
Ecuador fight back to shock Germany and reach knockout stage Reuters
June 25, 2026Ecuador fight back to upset Germany
Goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata help Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup, as one of the top eight third-placed teams.
June 25, 2026Germany's Ruediger back in defence for injured Schlotterbeck against Ecuador - Reuters
Germany's Ruediger back in defence for injured Schlotterbeck against Ecuador Reuters
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June 25, 2026Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history
Curacao's Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point against Ecuador.
June 21, 2026Impenetrable Room inspires Curacao to first World Cup point
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room equals the record for most saves in a World Cup match, as Dick Advocaat's side earn their first ever point in the tournament with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador at the Kansas City Stadium.
June 21, 2026Curacao keeper Room shines in historic World Cup draw with Ecuador - Reuters
Curacao keeper Room shines in historic World Cup draw with Ecuador Reuters
June 21, 2026Amad scores 90th-minute winner for Ivory Coast
Watch how Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo wins their Group E match against Ecuador in the 90th minute at the 2026 World Cup.
June 15, 2026Late Amad strike seals Ivory Coast win over Ecuador - Reuters
Late Amad strike seals Ivory Coast win over Ecuador Reuters
June 15, 2026Teenager Diomande starts for Ivory Coast against Ecuador - Reuters
Teenager Diomande starts for Ivory Coast against Ecuador Reuters
June 14, 2026Colombia accuses Ecuador of 'deliberate interference' in presidential election amid tariff spat - Reuters
Colombia accuses Ecuador of 'deliberate interference' in presidential election amid tariff spat Reuters
May 30, 2026Ecuador accused of meddling in Colombian election with tariff vow
Ecuadorian leader Daniel Noboa offers to cancel tariffs after speaking to a right-wing presidential candidate ahead of Sunday's vote.
May 30, 2026Colombia raises Ecuador tariffs to 100% as trade tensions escalate - Reuters
Colombia raises Ecuador tariffs to 100% as trade tensions escalate Reuters
April 10, 2026Ecuador gang leader wanted for murder of presidential candidate arrested
Officials believe the man - known as Lobo Menor - is linked to the killing of Fernando Villavicencio in 2023.
March 18, 2026Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs
Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs.
March 16, 2026Trump announces new military coalition to 'eradicate cartels' in Western Hemisphere - Reuters
Trump announces new military coalition to 'eradicate cartels' in Western Hemisphere Reuters
March 7, 2026Days after Iran strikes, Trump hosts Latin American leaders with China in focus - Reuters
Days after Iran strikes, Trump hosts Latin American leaders with China in focus Reuters
March 7, 2026China spent years building ties in Latin America. Can Trump make room for the US?
US President Donald Trump will meet with ideologically-aligned Latin American leaders to try and counter China's influence in the region.
March 7, 2026Ecuadorean troops find 35m-long 'narco-sub' hidden in nature reserve
Ecuador's military says the drug-trafficking submersible was loaded with fuel and "ready to go".
March 5, 2026US and Ecuador forces launch operation to fight drug trafficking
Washington says the two countries are combatting what the US calls designated terrorist organisations in the South American country.
March 4, 2026Hegseth on Iran attacks: 'This is not Iraq, this is not endless'
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration.
March 2, 2026Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years
The native species was driven to extinction by sailors in the 1800s. Now, 158 juvenile giant tortoises have been reintroduced to the island.
February 21, 2026