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South Korea‑Ecuador football friendlies 2026

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In early August 2026, the Korea Football Association announced that the South Korea men’s national team will host two home friendlies in September, playing Ecuador on 24 September and Uruguay on 28 September as part of the FIFA A‑match window. The announcement also noted that the team is without a permanent head coach following Hong Myung‑bo’s resignation, with an interim coach to be appointed for the upcoming matches. The following day, the Ecuadorian Football Federation confirmed its Asian tour, which begins with the scheduled match against South Korea in Suwon on 24 September. After the South Korean friendly, Ecuador will travel to Japan to compete in the Kirin Challenge Cup from 1–5 October, joining Japan, Panama and New Zealand. Ecuador is also in the process of appointing a new head coach after Sebastián Beccacece’s departure. Both nations view the friendlies as preparation for upcoming continental competitions and the 2030 World Cup qualifying campaign. Ecuador’s football calendar also includes domestic action: five clubs have reached the quarter‑finals of the 2026 Copa Ecuador, and Emelec have bolstered their squad with midfielder Jefferson Valverde and striker Ronie Carrillo. The national‑team preparations continue alongside these club developments.

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