Ecuador's national football team, known as La Tricolor, has begun its preparations for an upcoming friendly match against Morocco, scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid. The team held its first training session in Spain on Monday, March 23, 2026, marking a significant step in their journey leading up to this important encounter.
Among the players present at the training camp is Chelsea FC midfielder Moisés Caicedo, who expressed his excitement about reuniting with the national team during an interview with Canal del Fútbol. Caicedo, affectionately known as 'Moi', conveyed his eagerness to bring joy to Ecuadorian fans, stating, 'We want to bring a lot of happiness to the people. It is always a pleasure to be with the national team.'
Additionally, rising star Elias Legendre has joined the squad as a replacement for Leonardo Campana, and goalkeeper Moisés Ramírez is also part of the training sessions led by head coach Sebastián Beccacece. The coach has called up a total of 34 players for this training camp, emphasizing the importance of maximizing time with the team to reinforce tactical concepts and enhance group cohesion.
In the coming hours, more players are expected to arrive, including Arsenal defender Piero Hincapié and the team's captain, Enner Valencia, who plays for Mexican club Pachuca. The coaching staff aims to solidify team strategies before their match against Morocco and the subsequent game against the Netherlands on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Coach Beccacece has already identified 20 of the 26 players who will make up Ecuador's final roster for the upcoming World Cup, indicating a focused approach as they prepare for the international stage.
As reported by primicias.ec.
