Marcelo Gallardo is presented as the new coach of Ecuador's national football team
According to CNA Sport, Marcelo Gallardo was presented as Ecuador's new national football team coach at a press conference in Quito on September 17, 2026. The 50-year-old former Argentina midfielder will lead Ecuador for the first time and aims for high goals, including Copa America and the 2030 World Cup, with his first priority being to get to know the players and staff during the upcoming international window; Ecuador will face South Korea on September 24, followed by Japan a week later.
Key facts
- 01According to CNA Sport, Marcelo Gallardo was presented as Ecuador's new national team coach at a press conference in Quito on September 17, 2026.
- 02The 50-year-old former Argentina midfielder will take charge of a national team for the first time.
- 03Gallardo says Ecuador has the quality to compete with world football powerhouses and aims for goals beyond participation, including Copa America and the 2030 World Cup.
- 04His first priority is to get to know the players and staff during the upcoming international window.
- 05Ecuador will face South Korea in a friendly on September 24, followed by a match against Japan a week later.
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