This World Cup could be the last for goalkeeperAlexander Dominguez, one of the older players in the young and youthful Ecuadorian squad.As well as for Angel Mena, Carlos Gruezo, and Enner Valencia, got to the chance to be part of the World Cup in 2014. However, the younger generation has demonstrated that its full of talent. Players like Pervis Estupiñan, Piero Hincapie, and Moises Caicedo are the young core of Ecuador national team.

Ecuadorwere drawn with the host national teamQatar, Senegal, the African Cup championsand Netherlands in Group A. Ecuador are among the CONMEBOL teams that usually are drawn with the hosting nation in a World Cup. This happened to them in the 2006 World Cup, as well.

Ecuador’s schedule for the 2022 World Cup

Ecuador will play thedebut game of the 2022 World Cup againstQataron Sunday, November 20at 7:00 PM (ET). Thisgamewill be held at the Al Bayt Stadium, the home venue for the inaugural activity. Ecuador’s sencond matchupisagainst Netherlands,the team to beat in order to win this group for La Tri.

It will played on Friday, November 25at 7:00 PM (ET). The match will take place at the Khalifa International Stadium, part of the Doha Sports City complex. For the final game of the group stage, Ecuador andSenegalwill face-offon Thursday, December 1at 10:00 PM (ET). It will be held at thesame venue in Doha.

If Ecuador finally qualify for the Round of 16 Stage in this World Cup tournament, it will be to face either the Group B winners or runners-up. Group B consists of England, United States, Iran, and Wales. Atthe 2006 World Cup in Germany, La Trimade it to the Round of 16, with the hosting national team.

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Brazil and Argentina are the two teams that are already qualified for the next World Cup. No matter what results they achieve in the remaining four qualifier matches, they will still be in the top four. However, it is a good opportunity to see how the team works with the absence of Neymar.

In the case of Ecuador, they are third in the standings and for the moment they would qualify for the next World Cup. Although they have a good difference with the 4th (6 points), they should not be overconfident and get as many points as possible in order to qualify for themselves and not depend on anyone.

Ecuadorlineup

The Ecuadorians have an unbeatable chance to qualify for their fourth World Cup. A victory against Brazil would leave them almost classified and hence the importance of this game.

Ecuador starting XI: Alexander Dominguez; Angelo Preciado, Felix Torres, Piero Hincapié, PervisEstupinán; Alan Franco, Moises Caicedo, Carlos Gruezo, Gonzalo Plata; Michael Estrada, Enner Valencia.

Brazillineup

The Brazilian team is already qualified for the World Cup, so this game will serve more than anything to see how the team will play with the absence of Neymar, who is not part of the team due to an injured left ankle.

Brazil starting XI: Alisson; Emerson, Eder Militao, Thiago Silva, Alex Sandro; Fred, Casemiro, Philippe Coutinho; Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, Vinicius Junior.

Brazil seems to be the clear favorite, while Argentina will look to surprise many, with a less impressive squad than years past, and Uruguay, who have been up and down in qualifying will look to right the ship in Brazil.

Every team has a player that is missing or could lend a hand, here is a list of 7Copa America snubs, these players might have helped their national teams in some way but were left off the roster.

Diego Rossi

The Uruguayan forward has been a huge contributor at LAFC since his arrival in 2018. Rossi was called into the national team on various occasions but is yet to earn a cap. Battling an early season injury, he was able to score 3 goals in 5 games this season. Rossi could have provided energy and youth up front for Uruguay.

Raúl Ruidíaz

Inexplicably left off of Peru’s roster, Raúl Ruidíaz has been nothing but a great goal scorer in MLS. Yes, his national team career has not been anything to write home about, 4 goals in 47 caps. Ruidíaz is arguably playing the best soccer of his career. Ricardo Gareca chose to go with 4 forwards with 0 international goals, a decision that might spell the end of the Argentine at Peru.

Roberto Pereyra

In a national team with a lot of hyped-up talent the hard working and consistency of Roberto Pereyra could be missed. Pereyra had an exceptional season at Udinese, but was left off in favor of players who are neither consistent nor contributors to Argentina usually.

James Rodríguez

James Rodríguezwas left off of the Colombian national team amidst some controversy, according to National Team coach Reinaldo Rueda, Rodríguez is not fully fit and could not partake in the tournament, but according to the player himself he is fully fit and ready to go. James Rodríguez absence from Colombia has divided the country as the player took to Instagram to voice his frustration for being left off the final roster.

Juan Fernando Quintero

Juan Fernando Quintero could always provide a spark off the bench but seems to be victim of playing in China than anything else. With great passing and a deadly free kick, why he is not in the fold is head scratching especially considering the injury to James Rodriguez.

Paolo Guerrero

Paolo Guerrero is another big gun from Peru that was left off the squad, Guerrero is coming off of an injury and lack of playing time, and this forced Gareca’s hand, and the talented and deadly forward had to be left off.

Lucas Ocampos

Hot and cold midfielder Lucas Ocampos at times shows he could be a strong presence on the Argentine national team, and at others is just another player in the mix. Following a pretty down season for Sevilla the talented but not consistent Ocampos found himself off the Copa America roster. When hot, he could be a real spark plug.

Before the Argentine boss was appointed, La Tricolor have gone through difficult years. They had six different coaches in six years, but they seem to have found the right man for the job in Alfaro. The former Boca Juniors manager has given a new look to the team when it looked like his first months were going to be harder.

The latest South American competition that took place in Brazil in 2019 was one to forget for La Tri, as they were knocked out in the group stage after earning just one point in three games. Things have changed and Ecuador will return to La Verde-amarela’s territory looking to redeem themselves.Take a look at when, where, and against who they’ll play their first game in the Copa America 2021.

When will Ecuador’s first game in the Copa America 2021 be played?

Ecuador will make their Copa America 2021 debut against Colombia in Matchday 1 of Group B. This match will conclude Matchday 1 actionafter Brazil and Venezuela meet in the opening game of the competition.

These two national teams have a long history of facing each other. Curiously, the last time they’ve met in the Copa America was twenty years ago also in Colombia, with the home side winning 1-0. However, their most recent meeting took part last year, when Alfaro’s boys put six past Los Cafeteros.

Where will Ecuador play their first match ofCopa America 2021?

In their first game of the Copa America 2021, Ecuador will take on Colombia at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiabá. This stadium has a brief history as it was built for the 2014 World Cup, which is why it’s one of the newest sports venues in Brazil.

At what time will Ecuador make their Copa America 2021 debut?

Ecuador and Colombia will face off on Sunday, June 13at 8 PM (ET)to kick off their paths in the Copa America. Before this game, the two teams got ready for action inWorld Cup Qualifiers fixtures. Here, let’s take a look at this game’skickoff time by State in the US:

ET: 8 PM
CT: 7PM
MT: 6PM
PT: 5PM