Soccer-Caicedo aims for World Cup semi-final spot with Ecuador

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Chile v Ecuador - Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo, Santiago, Chile - November 16, 2021 Ecuador's Moises Caicedo celebrates scoring their second goal Pool via REUTERS/Alberto Valdes/File Photo

(Reuters) - Ecuador could spring a surprise by winning the World Cup in Qatar and would count their campaign successful if they reach the semi-finals, midfielder Moises Caicedo has said.

Ecuador reached their fourth World Cup in Qatar after failing to qualify for Russia four years ago, and the Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder played a key role in their CONMEBOL qualifying campaign, with goals against Uruguay and Chile.