The tickets for the highly anticipated friendly match between Ecuador and Morocco, scheduled for March 27, 2026, have sold out within mere hours of being made available. Initially priced at approximately $70, resale prices have skyrocketed, with some tickets now exceeding $120 and in certain instances, even surpassing $235. A staggering total of over 50,000 tickets were purchased, leaving thousands of fans eager to secure a spot at the Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.
This renowned Spanish stadium boasts a capacity of 68,000 spectators and is poised to host what could potentially be the most attended match in the history of the Ecuadorian national team, known as La Tri. The current attendance record for an Ecuadorian match on home soil was set in Quito in 2025, where 35,000 fans filled the Rodrigo Paz Stadium to watch their team face Brazil. In Guayaquil, a match against Bolivia drew an attendance of 30,700, while encounters in the United States are expected to surpass 50,000 fans.
This match will mark the first time Ecuador faces Morocco, a team that made an impressive run to the semifinals during the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The African squad is known for its solid defensive structure and quick transitions. In contrast, La Tri features a mix of experienced players and emerging talents, including notable figures like Enner Valencia and Moisés Caicedo, alongside promising newcomers striving to establish their presence on the international stage.
The friendly in Madrid is set to kick off at 15:15 local time. Following this matchup, Ecuador will go on to compete against the Netherlands on March 31, and later face Curacao, Ivory Coast, and Germany in June 2026. This FIFA date presents a valuable opportunity for Ecuador to gauge their strength against heavyweight teams ahead of the World Cup.
For those who are unable to attend the match in Madrid or secure tickets, a broadcast will be available. The Canal del Fútbol will provide the official transmission in Ecuador on a pay-per-view basis. Additionally, the match will be aired on delay by Teleamazonas at 17:00 on the same day. In Spain, the DAZN application will offer free coverage of the event.
As reported by benditofutbol.com.
