new directions. After his departure from the Peruvian team, the question of the future grew Ricardo Garcia. After a few months of events, the Argentina coach would already have everything ready to take the reins of a South American team. As revealed by Diario AS, Ecuador have agreed with the ‘Tiger’ that he will sit on the bench of the north team with a view to the 2026 World Cup.
“Ricardo Gareca will coach Ecuador. Following the departure of Gustavo Alfaro de la Tri, the Ecuadorian FA has accelerated negotiations with the former Peru coach so that he can take office at the end of January,” they said.
The media mentioned above indicated that the ex-footballer will arrive in company Sergio ‘Bocha’ Santín, who was his assistant during his time at Bicolor. Although there is no official communication from the Ecuadorian Football Federation, the portal indicated that they only hope to “define some final economic constraints to make the announcement”.
Ricardo Gareca managed the Peru team for 7 years. Photo: Andes
In this way, Gareca will add his second experience as a national team captain and would have the difficult task of replacing Gustavo Alfaro. The outgoing strategist took the “Tri” with him to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and formed a squad with very young players.
When do the playoffs start?
Qualifiers would begin in June 2023. They were originally scheduled for March, but the date was abandoned.
Where will the 2026 World Cup be held?
The 2026 World Cup will host three countries for the first time in history: United States of America, Mexico j Canada. A total of 11 stadiums will be located in the first area, three in the second and only two in the third.