Ecuador will play South Korea on September 24 in Suwon during the September FIFA date, marking its first friendly after the 2026 World Cup.
The match will be among the first under a new coach, whom the Ecuadorian Football Federation expects to announce at the end of August.
El Bi-Tri debt request
In domestic club football, El Bi-Tri requested an extension from its creditors until October 15 to meet obligations and avoid further sanctions. The club faces a deficit of more than $12 million and remains in a critical situation in Serie B following a six-point deduction.
Pressure on Gianni Infantino
In international football, pressure continues to grow on FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of his re-election bid. A former Portuguese footballer called Infantino dishonest and said he must leave office following controversy over a proposal to open FIFA competitions to private investors.
