2023-09-08 04:27:31
The Ecuadorian Soccer Team is getting ready for its debut in the 2026 South American Qualifiers, where it will seek its second consecutive World Cup qualification following its brief time in the group stage of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. For the next World Cup competition, which will take place In 2026 in the United States, Mexico and Canada, the Ecuadorian team will once once more seek to obtain a direct spot in the new edition of the Qualifiers; However, they will not get off to a good start in the competition because they will start with 3 points less in the standings.
WHY WILL THE ECUADORIAN NATIONAL TEAM START WITH THREE POINTS LESS IN THE 2026 SOUTH AMERICAN QUALIFICATIONS?
The Ecuadorian Soccer Team was sanctioned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) before the start of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, following the case of soccer player Byron Castillo. It all started when the Chilean National Team was suspicious of alleged irregularities regarding the soccer player’s nationality. At that time they claimed that the Pachuca de México side was Colombian and not Ecuadorian.
Faced with this scenario, the “Roja” demanded an exemplary sanction for the Ecuadorian team, which at that time was under the command of technical director Gustavo Alfaro, so that they take away the qualifying quota for Qatar 2022 and in this way Chile can directly access the world cup event.
However, the FIFA Appeals Committee determined that the Chilean Football Federation’s accusation once morest Byron Castillo did not have sufficient evidence to progress. Given this scenario, the Chilean representatives, in cooperation with Peruvian lawyers, elevated the dispute to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (TAS).
After several weeks, the CAS issued its verdict: it is recognized that Byron Castillo had a true passport and was eligible, so he did not breach article 22 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, and therefore, the athlete might be selected to play. the world Cup.
However, it was highlighted that Ecuador did “violate article 21 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code by using a document that contained false information.” His original birth information dictates that he was born on June 25, 1995 in Colombia.
Due to the violation of the rule, the CAS sanctioned the Ecuadorian team with three points less for the Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Additionally, the Ecuadorian Football Federation received a fine of 100,000 Swiss francs.
Likewise, the FEF must compensate the sum of 10,000 Swiss francs, both for the Peruvian Football Federation and for the Chilean Football Federation, as a contribution to the expenses incurred in the arbitration process.
WHICH COUNTRIES WILL ECUADOR FACE IN THE FIRST DOUBLE DATE OF THE 2026 SOUTH AMERICAN QUALIFICATIONS?
The Ecuadorian team will debut as a visitor once morest Argentina at the Monumental in Buenos Aires on September 7. Those led by coach Félix Sánchez will go in search of their first three points, but if they achieve a historic victory once morest the current World champion, they will not add to the standings.
On the second date, Ecuador will host Uruguay at home at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado stadium on Tuesday, September 12. If he achieves his second victory in the first double date of the playoffs, he will only be able to count on his first units in the qualifying table.
CALLED FROM ECUADOR
Goalkeepers: Alexander Domínguez, Hernán Galíndez, Moises Ramírez.Defenders: José Hurtado, Angelo Preciado, Félix Torres, Leonardo Realpe, Willian Pacho, Robert Arboleda, Joel Ordóñez, Pervis Estupiñán, Jhoanner Chávez.Midfielders: Jordy Alcívar, Joao Ortiz, Moisés Caicedo , José Cifuentes, Carlos Gruezo, Ángel Mena, Kendry Páez. Forwards: Gonzalo Plata, Jhojan Julio, Kevin Rodríguez, Enner Valencia.
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