Ecuador changed its captain before the start of the 2026 World Cup playoffs

The national team of Ecuador will play against Mexico in the 1/16 finals of the 2026 World Cup. A few days before the confrontation, the La Tri camp received news about changes in the roles of individual football players in the team. 36-year-old striker Enner Valencia, for whom this is already the third World Cup in his career, gave up the captain's armband in favor of a younger partner in the national team. London Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo, who has 64 caps and three goals for the national team compared to 108 appearances and 49 goals for Valencia, became Ecuador's new captain. The match between Mexico and Ecuador will take place on July 1, at 04:00.