Morocco and Ecuador played to a 1–1 draw on Friday at Madrid’s Riyadh Air Metropolitano in an international friendly, as both sides tested their squads ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
John Yeboah gave Ecuador the lead in the 48th minute, but Morocco responded late through Neil El Aynaoui in the 88th to secure a draw. The match was the first-ever meeting between the two national teams.
Morocco, coming off a 24-match unbeaten streak, struggled to break down Ecuador’s disciplined defensive setup for much of the match. The Atlas Lions rotated between a 4-3-3 and a 4-2-3-1 formation, with fullbacks Achraf Hakimi and Noussair Mazraoui pushing forward to create chances.
Ecuador’s tight organization limited Morocco’s opportunities and maintained their advantage until the closing minutes. Morocco’s late equalizer ensured the team left Madrid with a positive result ahead of their next friendly.
Morocco will face Paraguay on March 31 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in France as part of ongoing preparations for the World Cup, where they will meet Brazil, Haiti, and Scotland in the group stage.
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