With Gonzalo Plata, Ecuador name line-up to face Argentina in qualifiers | OneFootball

Gonzalo Plata is a starter in Ecuador's final World Cup qualifier

Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Ecuador hosts leader Argentina this Tuesday (09), at the Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo Stadium, in Guayaquil. For the final qualifier, coach Sebastián Beccacece has set up the Ecuadorian team with Gonzalo Plata, from Flamengo.

SEE ECUADOR'S LINEUP:

Starters: Galíndez; Ordóñez, Pacho, Alan Franco, Hincapié; Moisés Caicedo, Vite, Preciado, Gonzalo Plata, Angulo; Valencia.

Gonzalo Plata played in Ecuador's last match, coming off the bench against Paraguay, in Asunción. The Flamengo forward replaced Kendry Páez 25 minutes into the second half. Despite his participation, the player couldn't change the course of the game.

HOW ARE BOTH TEAMS DOING?

Ecuador drew with Paraguay in the last round of the South American World Cup qualifiers for 2026. With this, the team reached its fourth consecutive draw. Currently, the Ecuadorian team is in fourth place, with 26 points.

On the other hand, Argentina dominated the qualifiers. The team defeated Venezuela in the last match by 3 to 0, reaching 38 points in the competition. Thus, it will end the tournament in the lead, with the best attack and possibly the most efficient defense.

WHEN IS THE GAME?

Ecuador hosts Argentina at the Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo Stadium, in Guayaquil, at 8 pm (Brasília time), in a match valid for the last round of the qualifiers. Therefore, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match.

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