South Korea vs Ecuador Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | International Friendly 2026
This will be the fourth-ever clash between these nations!
The South Korea national football team will be gearing up for a face-off against the Ecuador national football team in an international friendly outing. The Suwon World Cup Stadium is all set to witness this fixture.
The Tigers of Asia are all set to be back in action after an underwhelming World Cup campaign. They failed to get past the group stage and only secured one win during their run. The South Korea national football team are now led by interim manager Robert Moreno.
It will be interesting to see what they are going to bring to the table this time around. At home, it is going to be an important game for South Korea.
La Tri had a similar sort of story at the FIFA World Cup 2026. They surely defeated the heavyweights, Germany, but failed to get past Mexico in the round of 32. They needed defensive improvements.
Marcelo Gallardo’s men will be looking to take control from the start against the hosts, Korea. The Ecuador national football team have quality players in the squad. But their tactics must also be in place to make them perform.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Suwon, South Korea
- Stadium: Suwon World Cup Stadium
- Date: Thursday, September 24
- Kick-off Time: 04:30 PM IST/ 11:00 AM GMT/ 07:00 AM ET/ 04:00 AM PT
- Referee: TBA
- VAR: In use
Form:
South Korea: W-W-W-L-L
Ecuador: W-L-D-W-L
Players to Watch
Son Heung-min (South Korea)
Even though Son Heung-min failed to impress at the FIFA World Cup 2026, he will now be helping his side to gear up for the upcoming Asia Cup. He recently scored a goal and produced an assist for Los Angeles FC (LAFC). Son will now be looking to help the South Korea national football team.
He could once again be deployed as a striker.
Nilson Angulo (Ecuador)
Nilson Angulo is going to be an important aspect for the Ecuador national football team in the final third. He can be deployed as a wide midfielder as well as a winger. Angulo has been in decent form for Sunderland in the Premier League.
He will now be looking to help his nation in a friendly outing.
Match Facts
- South Korea faced back-to-back defeats in their last two matches.
- Ecuador have only lost one of their last three games.
- This will be the fourth-ever clash between these countries.
Betting Tips & Odds
- The Tigers of Asia to win
- Goals under 3.5
- Son Heung-min to score
Injury and Team News
All of the squad members for both South Korea and Ecuador are ready to be in action.
Head-to-Head
Matches played: 3
South Korea (wins): 1
Ecuador (wins): 2
Draws: 0
Predicted Lineups
South Korea predicted XI (3-4-2-1)
Seung- Gyu Kim (GK); Han-Beom Lee, Kim Min Jae, Taeseok Lee; Seol, Paik, In beom Hwang, Cho; Lee Kang-In, Heechan Hwang; Son
Ecuador predicted XI (4-4-2)
Galíndez (GK); Fricio Caicedo, Pacho, Torres, Estupiñán; John Yeboah, Alcívar, Vite, Angulo; Mercado, Arroyo
Match Prediction
Neither of these sides are going to have an easy outing. South Korea will be looking to fancy their chances at home, and Ecuador are capable of pulling off a surprise performance.
The Tigers of Asia are likely to come out on top with a win.
Prediction: South Korea 2-1 Ecuador
Telecast Details
South Korea: TV Chosun, TVN, Coupang Play
When and where is South Korea vs Ecuador international friendly?
Suwon World Cup Stadium will witness this clash on September 24.
Where and how to watch the South Korea vs Ecuador friendly in India?
Currently, there is no official broadcast available.
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