Wed Nov 20 01:38:39 UTC 2024: ## Colombia and Ecuador Clash in Crucial World Cup Qualifier

**BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA** – Colombia and Ecuador will face off in a crucial World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday, November 19th, at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez in Barranquilla. Kick-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT. The match, part of the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifiers (matchday 12), pits two teams with contrasting recent form but similar ambitions: a place in the 2026 World Cup, to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Colombia, currently sitting second in the CONMEBOL qualifying group, are aiming to secure their return to the World Cup after missing out on Qatar 2022. Their impressive run, including victories over Brazil and Argentina, has been slightly dented by a recent 3-2 loss to Uruguay. They will be looking to bounce back against Ecuador, hoping for home advantage to propel them to victory.

Ecuador, under new manager Sebastián Beccacece, are striving for consecutive World Cup appearances for only the second time in their history. Riding high after a 4-0 victory over Bolivia, they face a tough test against a strong Colombian side. Their last away win against Colombia was in 2008.

The match will be streamed live in the United States on Fanatiz USA. Bookmakers heavily favor Colombia for the win.

This highly anticipated match promises to be a thrilling encounter with significant implications for both teams’ World Cup qualification hopes.

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