2026 World Cup: Morocco targets Ecuador, the ultimate test before the clash against Brazil

Walid Regragui seems to have found his ideal "sparring partner" to anticipate the playing style of the Seleção. The draw in Washington has imposed Brazil as Morocco’s main opponent in Group C, a prospect that forces the technical staff to quickly confront a South American opposition. Ecuador emerges as the preferred option for this decisive warm-up.

Sebastián Beccacece, the coach of Ecuador, has directly revealed the secret from the United States. The Argentine technician reveals that the discussions with the Moroccan side are already "well advanced". For him, the sporting logic is relentless: Morocco is looking to calibrate against a Latin team to avoid the cultural and tactical shock during the World Cup. He specifies that everything is being finalized "little by little", even if the final signature does not depend on him.

The indiscretions are becoming more precise from the local press. Journalist Pancho Molestina claims that the file is almost complete. According to his sources, there would only be a few "details" left to make this March fixture official, which would be part of a double program for Ecuador also including the Netherlands. Morocco undoubtedly has its barometer here before the big leap.