Ecuador coach resigns after World Cup elimination

Ecuador head coach Sebastián Beccacece stepped down following the team's 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup. Beccacece announced his departure after failing to achieve the deep tournament run, he had promised. Despite the early exit, Beccacece praised his squad for their fighting spirit and credited his young players for reaching the knockout stage following a famous group-stage win over Germany.