Ecuador Secures World Cup Berth with 2 Games to Spare After 0-0 Draw in Pe

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In the 16th round of CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, 10-man Ecuador held Peru to a goalless draw in Lima, clinching their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup (USA/Canada/Mexico) with two matchdays remaining.

Key Highlights:

Midfielder Alan Franco received a red card in the second half.

Despite starting the qualifiers with a 3-point deduction and CHF 100,000 fine for falsifying Byron Castillo's birth documents in the previous cycle, Ecuador's resilient defense proved decisive.

They become the third South American team to qualify after Argentina and Brazil.

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Ecuador Secures World Cup Berth with 2 Games to Spare After 0-0 Draw in Pe

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