NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 24, 2026 UTC
The South Korea vs Ecuador international friendly takes place at the Suwon World Cup Stadium, marking the beginning of new managerial tenures for both national teams. Spanish interim head coach Robert Moreno leads the South Korean squad, while Argentine head coach Marcelo Gallardo takes charge of Ecuador for the September FIFA international window. [1] [2]
For this fixture, South Korea announced an expanded 30-player roster featuring 12 K League players and European mainstays like Son Heung-min and Kim Min-jae. Meanwhile, Ecuador finalized a 26-player squad as part of their ongoing tour of Asia. [1] [2]
Sources
- Robert Moreno’s First Friendlies: South Korea vs Ecuador, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Uzbekistan Preview — 2026-09-24T05:14:29+00:00
- South Korea vs Ecuador LIVE Score Updates in Friendly Match — 2026-09-24T05:30:00-04:00