MEXICO CITY (AP) — Sebastián Beccacece has stepped down as coach of Ecuador following World Cup elimination. The 45-year-old Argentine confirmed it after Tuesday night’s 2-0 defeat to host Mexico. “My contract has to end with the end of the World Cup.

The biggest lesson for England has got to be the tempo and energy that Mexico play with. You squash that and you squash the crowd. Ok, so I know 30 is not loads, but look at where Raul Jimenez's touches came.

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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Ecuador’s Piero Hincapié became the second player to be issued a red card at the World Cup under FIFA’s new rule that calls for a player to be sent off for covering their mouth during a confrontational exchange with an opponent.

Sebastian Beccacece announced his intention to step down as Ecuador head coach after his side exited the World Cup on Tuesday with defeat to Mexico. Ecuador were eliminated at the

Mexican fans allegedly kept Ecuador's team awake all night before their World Cup round of 32 match, prompting a formal fair play complaint.

Un paso dominante por Sudamérica, una camada de jugadores en algunos de los mejores clubes del planeta y un bloque defensivo de primer nivel pusieron a soñar a Ecuador con reescribir su historia en los mundiales.

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