Yahoo Sports reports: With his long blonde hair flowing in the wind, Ecuador coach Sebastián Beccacece made a beeline for the stands. The 45-year-old Argentine climbed up from the field to embrace his wife and other loved ones, while the yellow-clad World Cup fans within reach patted him on the back and tens of thousands around the stadium jumped and cheered. The emotional moment after Gonzalo Plata scored the go-ahead goal against Germany on Thursday was the release of intense pressure the coach was mired in, criticized for what was veering toward Ecuador's worst showing at a World Cup.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 26, 2026 12:28 AM
Ecuador coach Sebastián Beccacece shares an emotional moment with his family at the World Cup
With his long blonde hair flowing in the wind, Ecuador coach Sebastián Beccacece made a beeline for the stands. The 45-year-old Argentine climbed up from the field to embrace his wife and other loved ones, while the yellow-clad World Cup fans within reach patted him on the back and tens of thousands around the stadium jumped and cheered. The emotional moment after Gonzalo Plata scored the go-ahead goal against Germany on Thursday was the release of intense pressure the coach was mired in, criticized for what was veering toward Ecuador's worst showing at a World Cup.
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