They have been key figures in helping Ecuador forge one of the stingiest defences in world football under tactically astute ...

A glance at the team sheets for last week's Champions League final gave a big clue as to why Ecuador might end up being one of the toughest teams to ​score against at the World Cup.

At last, we're in the final week before the 2026 World Cup begins. The global tournament officially kicks off on Thursday, starting off with a Mexico facing South Africa in Mexico City in a group ...