Ecuador boss Sebastian Beccacece has left his role as manager following their World Cup exit.His side were beaten 2-0 by Mexico in the round of 32 on Tuesday night.Beccacece has confirmed he will leave his role as Ecuador manager after their World Cup exitGettyGoals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez saw the co-hosts through in Mexico City at Ecuador’s expense.The South American side were also reduced to 10 men late on after Piero Hincapie’s red card for covering his mouth.Mexico will now take on England or DR Congo in the last 16 on Sunday, with the match once again played at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.Stepping downAs for Ecuador, they are now looking for a new manager to replace Beccacece.The 45-year-old has departed after less than two years in the role having taken charge in August 2024.He confirmed he would be leaving immediately after the defeat to Mexico, with his contract expiring after the tournament.Speaking in his post-match press conference, Beccacece explained: “Our contract ended with the World Cup. “I don’t think we were able to achieve the feat we promised: to make this the best World Cup ever. Today it’s my turn to say goodbye.”Beccacece lost just three of his 24 matches as manager, but oversaw 12 draws and only nine wins across that period.Meanwhile, Ecuador have scored just 22 goals since he was appointed despite heading into the World Cup on a 19-match unbeaten run.Ecuador were beaten in the round of 32 by Mexico on Tuesday nightGettyHaving finished second behind his native Argentina in qualifying, Ecuador were beaten 1-0 by Ivory Coast in their group stage opener.Criticism and tension from supporters was then exacerbated by a goalless draw with tournament debutants Curacao.Fan apologyThe aftermath of the match also saw a verbal altercation between fans and Beccacece’s family occur in the stands.It prompted an apology from the manager to the people of Ecuador before facing Germany in their final group stage encounter.Beccacece told reporters: “I am very sorry I didn’t make it to the hearts of the Ecuadorean fans.“For the fans who don’t know me, I think I didn’t quite click with them.Beccacece had issued an apology to supporters for ‘not clicking’ with them earlier in the tournamentAFP“There is something they don’t like with me and that is fine. I need to accept it when things are felt and perceived.”Ecuador went on to beat the four-time winners 2-1 to reach the knockout stage for the first time since 2006.They advanced as one of the eight best third-placed sides after picking up four points in group E.However, their World Cup has now come to an end at the hands of Mexico.