Chelsea's Moises Caicedo named new captain of Ecuador as Enner Valencia gives up armband during World Cup squad meeting

Goal | 29.06.2026 18:29
The transition comes at a pivotal moment for the South America nation, who recently confirmed their safe passage into the knockout rounds of the World Cup. Valencia, a former West Ham forward, chose this high point to acknowledge the shift in the team's hierarchy, as a new generation of talent begins to take centre stage on the global platform.