# Marcelo Gallardo appointed Ecuador national team coach until 2030 World Cup

Marcelo Gallardo signed a long-term contract to lead the Ecuador national football team until the 2030 World Cup.

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Marcelo Gallardo signed a long-term contract with the Ecuadorian Football Federation that extends until the 2030 World Cup. [^1]

Marcelo Gallardo was appointed as the new head coach of the Ecuador national football team. [^2]

The Ecuadorian Football Federation aims to consolidate a generation of football players and compete for major international tournaments before the 2030 World Cup. [^3]

Journalist César Luis Merlo reported on September 4 that the agreement between Gallardo and the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) is closed. [^4]

The contract duration is set for four years, extending Gallardo's tenure until 2030. [^5]

Gallardo will debut with the Ecuadorian team during the upcoming Asian tour. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. Marcelo Gallardo signed a long-term contract with the Ecuadorian Football Federation that extends until the 2030 World Cup. (El Colombiano, News)
2. Marcelo Gallardo was appointed as the new head coach of the Ecuador national football team. (El Colombiano, News)
3. The Ecuadorian Football Federation aims to consolidate a generation of football players and compete for major international tournaments before the 2030 World Cup. (El Colombiano, News)
4. Journalist César Luis Merlo reported on September 4 that the agreement between Gallardo and the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) is closed. (Diario Expreso, News)
5. The contract duration is set for four years, extending Gallardo's tenure until 2030. (Diario Expreso, News)
6. Gallardo will debut with the Ecuadorian team during the upcoming Asian tour. (Diario Expreso, News)

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