Ecuador name squad v Paraguay in qualifiers without Gonzalo Plata | OneFootball

Gonzalo Plata from Flamengo is on Ecuador's bench against Paraguay

While Flamengo takes a break, the FIFA International Match Calendar is underway, featuring the penultimate round of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Thus, Ecuador takes the field at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday (04) against Paraguay, without Gonzalo Plata among the starters.

SEE ECUADOR'S LINEUP:

Starters: Hernán Galíndez; Joel Ordóñez, Willian Pacho, Piero Hincapié, Pervis Estupiñán; Ángelo Preciado, Jordy Alcivar, Pedro Vite, Nilson Angulo; Kendry Páez, Enner Valencia.

IS FLAMENGO WATCHING THE GAME?

Flamengo is keeping an eye on Gonzalo Plata's situation with Ecuador. This is because the red-black forward received a yellow card against Chile in the last FIFA International Match Calendar. Thus, if penalized against Paraguay, the player will be suspended for the final round, potentially returning earlier to Mengão.

WHAT'S THE SITUATION OF THE TEAMS?

This Thursday (04), Ecuador visits Paraguay at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium in Asunción, in a match valid for the penultimate round of the Qualifiers for the World Cup. Thus, Gonzalo Plata's team is already qualified for next year's World Cup.

While Ecuador fulfills its schedule in the World Cup Qualifiers, the match is decisive for Paraguay. This is because the Paraguayans need at least a draw to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The hosts can still secure a spot with a loss, but they need to hope for a defeat of Venezuela against Argentina in Buenos Aires.

WHEN IS THE GAME?

Thus, Ecuador faces Paraguay this Thursday (04) at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium in Asunción, in a match valid for the 17th round of the Qualifiers. Thus, Coluna do Fla provides all the information about the match.

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