Ecuador face Morocco and Netherlands in friendlies before 2026 World Cup | OneFootball

The Ecuadorian national team will travel to Europe in March to play two friendlies against Morocco and the Netherlands as preparation for the 2026 World Cup in North America, announced the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) this Wednesday.

Ecuador, which finished second in the South American qualifiers, will be in Group E with Germany, Curaçao, and Ivory Coast.

‘La Tricolor’ will face the Atlas Lions at the Metropolitano Stadium, home of Atlético de Madrid, on March 27, and the Dutch national team four days later at the PSV Stadion in Eindhoven, the FEF reported in a statement.

“These matches will allow us to continue strengthening our collective work, gain valuable experience in high-level competitions, and evaluate the team against opponents with different styles and demands,” it added.

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The Netherlands and Morocco, teams that will compete in the World Cup, occupy the seventh and eighth positions, respectively, in the FIFA world ranking.

As part of the preparation for the World Cup, Ecuador faced the United States (1-1), Mexico (1-1), Canada (0-0), and New Zealand (a 2-0 victory).

Ecuador will face Morocco for the first time, which is in Group C, along with Brazil, Haiti, and Scotland.

Against the Dutch national team, it will be the fourth encounter. The ‘Clockwork Orange’ is the top seed of Group F, which also includes Japan, Tunisia, and a European playoff team (Ukraine, Sweden, Poland, or Albania).

*By AFP

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