Ecuador head into their final CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier with the chance to wrap up second place if they can beat Argentina in Quito. Their place at the 2026 World Cup is already secured, but this is more than just a dead rubber ,it's about pride, momentum, and proving they can mix it with the very best.
La Tri's 0-0 draw with Paraguay last week didn't change anything, but it highlighted a nagging issue: they simply can't find the back of the net right now. Four games without a goal has taken the shine off their qualification campaign, and with only 13 goals scored, they sit near the bottom of the CONMEBOL scoring charts.
But at home, it's a different story. Ecuador are unbeaten in 14 straight WCQs in Quito, and the altitude advantage makes them a very difficult side to beat.