QUITO http://www.airjordan6unc2017.com/ , June 6 (Xinhua) -- Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa said Friday that he expects the national soccer team to play "a big role" in the World Cup 2014, and to make "improvement" before their journey to Brazil.

According to the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF), "La Tricolor" will travel on June 9 to Brazil and play on June 15 against Switzerland. Ecuador will also face Honduras and France in Group E.

"I do have confidence that we're going to do a great job in the coming World Cup," said Correa, said in an interview with local media. "I think we have a great team, but we still need improvement and we do not have much time."

The president http://www.airjordan6unc2017.com/ , who is a football fan, said that after watching the last two friendly games against Mexico and England held in the United States, he thought the national team showed deficiencies.

"We lack a little explosion and surprise, but I have trust in Coach Reinaldo. I'm sure he can see the imperfection and make corresponding adjustment in the World Cup," said Correa, who will attend the opening ceremony of the World Cup slated for June 12 - July 13.