International Football · Saturday, September 5, 2026
Marcelo Gallardo takes the helm of Ecuador for 2026
The former River Plate manager will sign a four-year contract with the Ecuadorian federation, succeeding Sebastián Beccacece.
By Editorial team
Marcelo Gallardo has reached an agreement with the Ecuadorian federation to manage the national team for the 2026 World Cup. The Argentine, without a position since his departure from River Plate in February, will sign a four-year contract. Gallardo becomes the third Argentine manager of Ecuador, after Beccacece and Gustavo Alfaro. He is expected to arrive in Ecuador soon to formalize his commitment before the upcoming qualifying matches.