Moises Caicedo admitted that he felt honored to participate in the World Cup, and he also believed that the team could perform to its full potential.

During the 2026 World Cup, Chelsea will release a series of interviews with players participating in the tournament. The first in the series will be Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo, who will share his World Cup story, marking his second appearance at the tournament.  

Although only 24 years old, Moises Caicedo already boasts considerable experience with the Ecuadorian national team. To date, he has made 60 appearances for the national team and will be playing his second World Cup appearance this summer. With his growing experience, he has become a key member of the squad and plays a positive role in the development of younger players.  

In an exclusive interview, Moises Caicedo said, "Compared to the last World Cup, I think I am much better prepared. It is a great thing to play an important role in the team, and I am very excited to be making my second World Cup appearance."  

“I will do my best to help my teammates, because for some of them this will be their first World Cup. So I look forward to supporting them and hope to show my level in the game.”  

Ecuador's World Cup squad also includes Chelsea's young player Kendry Pais. The team will face Ivory Coast, Curaçao, and Germany in the group stage. Looking back at the Qatar World Cup four years ago, Moises Caicedo and his teammates failed to advance from the group stage. However, in this qualifying campaign, Ecuador performed consistently, finishing second in the South American zone and qualifying smoothly, only behind Argentina.  

Looking ahead to the upcoming World Cup, Moises Caicedo expressed his confidence. He said, "Participating in the World Cup is a very special experience. There will be many fans cheering us on, which makes us very excited. I believe we can play well and strive for the desired results."  

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