Beccacece Makes One Change as Ecuador Face Chile in Crucial World Cup Qualifier

Ecuador arrives fired up for the clash against Chile in Santiago, on matchday 14 of the South American Qualifiers towards the 2026 World Cup. Under the guidance of Argentine coach Sebastián Beccacece, La Tricolor occupies second place in the standings and will seek to consolidate their position against a battered Chilean team with no room for error.

The coach has decided on a lineup with just one change from the 2-1 victory over Venezuela, according to RedGol. John Mercado will step in as an attacking midfielder in place of Janner Corozo, being the only adjustment in a team that is on the rise.

The starting eleven prepared by Beccacece would then feature Hernán Galíndez in goal; Joel Ordóñez, William Pacho, Félix Torres, and Pervis Estupiñán in defense; Moisés Caicedo and Pedro Vite as holding midfielders; Alan Franco, Gonzalo Plata, and Mercado as attacking midfielders, with Enner Valencia as the sole forward.

The match will be played this Tuesday, March 25, at the National Stadium. For Ecuador, a victory would represent a firm step towards the World Cup. For Chile, another defeat could virtually seal their elimination.