Gareca's Low Effectiveness Rate Shakes Chilean Football

Chile's World Cup Qualifying Woes: Gareca's 18.51% Effectiveness Under Scrutiny The Chilean national football team's struggles in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers have come under intense scrutiny, with the performance of coach Ricardo Gareca a key focus of debate. A recent DSPORTS video analysis reveals Gareca's effectiveness rating at a mere 18.51%, highlighting a disappointing record of nine games played, resulting in only one win, two draws, and six losses. The panel of experts on the show pointed to four consecutive defeats as a particularly low point. "He's only managed five points out of a possible 27," stated one analyst, underscoring the team's poor showing. The analysis also drew comparisons to the performance of previous coach, Berizzo, who, despite managing fewer games, achieved the same number of points. The low goal-scoring rate also came under criticism. While the video focuses on the statistical analysis, it also hints at the broader implications of this poor performance for the future of Chilean football. This analysis provides a factual basis for a wider discussion on the challenges facing the team and potential strategies for improvement.