Cruzeiro's Keny Arroyo opens up on World Cup omission

Cruzeiro forward Keny Arroyo has spoken openly about his disappointment after being left out of the Ecuador squad for the 2026 World Cup by head coach Sebastián Beccacece.

Despite not being included in recent call-ups, the player had hopes of making the final list. In a recent interview with Canal del Fútbol, the 99-shirt admitted he was hurt by the omission.

The truth is that I felt a little sad, but I had the desire to start working and build everything again for the next four years. When I found out I wasn't going, I was in a good moment. Keny Arroyo

Arroyo acknowledged the coach's decision, stating that he must now look ahead and keep working. Ecuador is set to compete in Group E, facing Germany, Curaçao, and Ivory Coast. The squad features other attacking options such as Enner Valencia and John Yeboah.