2026 World Cup: Morocco could face Ecuador in a warm-up matchEcuador close to a friendly against Morocco in MarchMorocco / @x.com/UnplayableZA/The president of the Ecuadorian Football Federation, Francisco Egas, has revealed that his national team is seriously considering organizing a friendly match against Morocco during the March international break, as part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup.Les matchs amicaux que le Maroc devrait disputer avant la CDM, selon les dernières rumeurs.🇳🇴 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗖 v 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗩𝗘̀𝗚𝗘🇪🇨 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗖 v 𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗨𝗥 pic.twitter.com/rvauke65Pv— ᴍᴏᴜɴᴛᴀᴋʜᴀʙ ғᴏᴏᴛ 🇲🇦 (@MountakhabFoot) December 7, 2025Morocco–Ecuador: deal close for a friendly in MarchHe explained that the preparation schedule includes two matches: the first, already confirmed, against the Netherlands, while talks are ongoing to finalize a second clash with the Atlas Lions.For now, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation has not issued any official statement on the matter.Meanwhile, Ecuador’s head coach Sebastián Becaccece has confirmed that negotiations with the Moroccan side are advancing significantly.He also emphasized that this test against Morocco is part of a drive to face top-level opposition ahead of the World Cup.It’s also worth recalling that the 2026 World Cup draw placed Morocco in Group C alongside Brazil, Haiti, and Scotland, while Ecuador will compete in Group E with Germany, Ivory Coast, and Curaçao.Le coach argentin de la sélection d’Équateur, Sebastián Beccacece : « Pour le Maroc, d’après ce que je comprends, les discussions sont déjà bien avancées. Il faut aussi garder en tête que, puisque le Maroc est dans le même groupe que le Brésil, il pourrait être intéressé par… pic.twitter.com/27p9qvHFot— TheRetiredScout212 (@zied_alghattass) December 6, 2025A POR LA HISTORIA 🔥🚨 || Declaraciones de Sebastián Beccacece, DT de #LaTri 🇪🇨 tras el sorteo del #Mundial2026: “Nosotros a confiar en lo que tenemos, hay grupo muy unido y convencido que está funcionando muy bien. Es una linda oportunidad para hacer historia”.“Soy un… pic.twitter.com/Nsq4h7Ktf1— Ecuagol (@ECUAGOL) December 5, 2025
