Favoring the national team of Ecuador, it arrives at the match against Colombia for the fourth round of qualification for the 2026 World Cup, a condition obtained after the 6-1 victory with which La Tri celebrated in the last qualifying match and a 0-0 start in the away match.

Although the scenario is the same, the protagonists are different, the protagonists of the two teams agree, although the “ghosts” and “unpleasant memories” remain among the Colombian fans.

Ecuador is coming from a victory in Bolivia (2-1), and Colombia is coming from a draw (2-2) at home against Uruguay. Coffee growers with losses in goal and defense, while Tri is with a complete team and with complete “dedication” to repeat the victory, as coach Félix Sánchez Bas pointed out.

The coach points to the “winning mentality” of the tricolor team. “That is very important,” said the strategist, who spoke about “the total commitment of the boys. They have the energy and desire in every game to go out and compete, defend the country’s honor and make people proud of them, he said.

Colombia will not be able to count on two players. The first will be Camilo Vargas, who was sent off in the match against Uruguay in the Metropolitan.

Another change will be that of Santiago Arias, who had to leave the Colombia camp due to the knock he suffered against Uruguay. The player underwent several tests to determine the severity of his injury, but the medical team did not want to take any chances and confirmed his departure. His possible replacement will be Juan David Mosquera, a 21-year-old player who plays for the Portland Timbers of the MLS. (D)