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Morocco and Ecuador Set to Clash in World Cup Preparation Match

PUBLISHED March 27, 2026
Morocco and Ecuador Set to Clash in World Cup Preparation Match

Exciting Friendly Match Ahead for Morocco and Ecuador

Morocco is scheduled to face Ecuador at the Metropolitano Stadium in a crucial preparation match for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, which is set to take place this summer across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The North African team arrives at this match following a significant coaching change, with the dismissal of Walid Regragui and the appointment of Mohamed Ouahbi. This transition comes in the wake of a controversial experience during the Africa Cup final against Senegal. Having made history at the Qatar World Cup as the first African nation to reach the semifinals, Morocco aims to fine-tune its squad as it prepares for its seventh World Cup appearance.

The Moroccan national team arrives as the reigning champions of the Africa Cup, while their opponents, Ecuador, boast an impressive unbeaten streak that dates back to September 7, 2024, when they experienced a narrow 1-0 defeat against Brazil. Since that match, the Ecuadorian squad, managed by Beccacece, has accumulated six victories alongside nine draws, seven of which ended in a goalless stalemate. Both teams are entering this friendly match in solid form and are equipped with the necessary skills to make a significant impact in the upcoming World Cup.

This international friendly between Morocco and Ecuador is set to take place on Friday, March 27, at 21:15 (Spanish peninsular time). Fans in Spain can catch the live broadcast of the match on DAZN.

For comprehensive coverage and real-time updates on the match, be sure to check out MARCA.com and Radio MARCA.

As reported by marca.com.

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