South Korea to host Ecuador in Suwon international friendly on September 24

South Korea will face Ecuador in an international friendly at Suwon World Cup Stadium on September 24 in a fixture previewed with a prediction of South Korea 2-1 Ecuador.

South Korea arrive after an underwhelming FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, when they failed to get past the group stage and only secured one win; the side is now led by interim manager Robert Moreno and will play at home in what the preview describes as an important match. La Tri experienced a similar World Cup storyline: they defeated Germany but failed to get past Mexico in the round of 32, and the coverage states they needed defensive improvements under Marcelo Gallardo.

The preview singles out Son Heung-min as a player expected to help South Korea rebuild despite having "failed to impress at the FIFA World Cup 2026," noting he recently scored a goal and produced an assist for Los Angeles FC (LAFC) and could be deployed as a striker while preparing for the upcoming Asia Cup. For Ecuador, Nilson Angulo is highlighted as an important attacking option in the final third who "can be deployed as a wide midfielder as well as a winger," is described as being in decent form for Sunderland in the Premier League, and will look to help his nation in the friendly outing.

The piece states that all squad members for both South Korea and Ecuador are ready to be in action and lists players as follows: Seung- Gyu Kim (GK); Han-Beom Lee, Kim Min Jae, Taeseok Lee; Seol, Paik, In beom Hwang, Cho; Lee Kang-In, Heechan Hwang; Son Galíndez (GK); Fricio Caicedo, Pacho, Torres, Estupiñán; John Yeboah, Alcívar, Vite, Angulo; Mercado, Arroyo. The article adds that "Neither of these sides are going to have an easy outing."

Broadcast details in the preview list South Korea coverage as TV Chosun, TVN, Coupang Play and state that "Currently, there is no official broadcast available." For additional coverage and updates the article directs readers: "For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram."

Suwon World Cup Stadium will witness this clash on September 24, and the preview concludes with the forecast: South Korea 2-1 Ecuador.