Corinthians defender called up to represent Ecuador in World Cup qualifiers | OneFootball

On the afternoon of this Saturday, the 30th, defender Félix Torres was called up by coach Sebastián Beccacece to represent the Ecuadorian National Team in the next two rounds of the South American Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The matches will take place on September 4 and 9, against Paraguay and Argentina respectively.

The athlete was the fourth Corinthians player called up for the upcoming FIFA date, which begins next Tuesday, September 1. Before him, goalkeeper Hugo Souza had already been called up by Brazil, midfielder José Martínez by Venezuela, and finally, forward Memphis Depay by the Netherlands.

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He is expected to report to Ecuador right after participating in the Derby against Palmeiras this Sunday, in a match for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship at Neo Química Arena, missing the squad’s training sessions in preparation for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals, which takes place on the 10th, also in Itaquera, against Athletico-PR. It is not certain whether Félix will be available for this match, either.

Ecuador has been having a great campaign in the Conmebol Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, currently occupying second place in the standings with 25 points, tied with Brazil (but ahead on goal difference) and ten points behind leaders Argentina.

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