All matches of the 18th round of the South American World Cup Qualifiers have concluded, with Ecuador emerging as the team that conceded the fewest goals in this edition of the qualifiers.
Throughout the 18 qualifying matches, Ecuador conceded a mere 5 goals while scoring 14, securing a record of 8 wins, 8 draws, and 2 losses. They ultimately finished in 2nd place and directly qualified for the World Cup finals.
Furthermore, statistics show that Ecuador is the first team in the history of South American World Cup Qualifiers to concede only 2 goals in 15 consecutive matches. The previous best record was jointly held by Brazil and Argentina, who conceded 3 goals in 15 consecutive matches.
Key members of Ecuador’s defensive unit include Piero Hincapié, William Pacho, Pervis Estupiñán, and Moises Caicedo, among others.
