Upcoming Friendly Match: Morocco vs Ecuador
On March 26, 2026, Morocco will face Ecuador in a friendly match, which serves as an important preparatory event leading up to the 2026 World Cup. The match is scheduled to take place at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, with the kick-off time set for 21:15 local time in both France and Morocco (GMT+1). Football enthusiasts in Morocco will be able to watch the game live on the Arryadia channel; however, as of now, no broadcast details have been released for viewers in France.
Match Preview and Player Insights
This match marks the beginning of a new era for the Moroccan national team under the leadership of coach Mohamed Ouahbi. As the head of a revitalized squad, Ouahbi is expected to introduce several fresh faces to the team. Notably, Gessime Yassine from Strasbourg and Ismaël Baouf from Cambuur, both of whom were part of the U20 World Cup-winning team last October, are likely to make their senior debuts. Additionally, the line-up may include Issa Diop from Fulham, as well as former youth internationals such as Samir El Mourabet (Strasbourg) and Redouane Halhal (Malines).
Veteran players like Mohamed Rabie Hrimat, at 31 years old, and the recently called-up Rayane Bounida from Ajax will also be key components of the squad. Other notable players returning to the national team include Chadi Riad, Souffian El Karouani, Zakaria El Ouahdi, and Amine Adli, who have been absent from the team for several months. Meanwhile, Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal and Yassir Zabiri, who are currently with the U23 squad, will join the main team later.
As reported by afrik-foot.com.
