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South Korea vs. Ecuador Starting Lineups, Preview
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South Korea and Ecuador will face off today at Suwon World Cup Stadium in an international friendly, with both teams entering the match under new leadership.

Robert Moreno is in charge of South Korea as the interim head coach, with the squad featuring a mix of experienced players and emerging talent. Son Heung-min remains the team’s biggest attacking threat, while Cho Gue-sung and Lee Kang-in are also expected to play key roles.

The Taegeuk Warriors will also be looking to bounce back from their disappointing World Cup campaign, where they were eliminated in the group stage. Despite entering the tournament with high expectations, South Korea managed just one win while suffering defeats to South Africa and co-hosts Mexico.

Ecuador, meanwhile, enters the match under Marcelo Gallardo, who took over as head coach just a week ago. La Tri will be without key players Piero Hincapié and Moisés Caicedo.

Ecuador reached the Round of 32 at the World Cup before being eliminated following a loss to Mexico.

South Korea vs. Ecuador Lineups

South Korea:

Kim Seung-gyu, Seol Young-woo, Kim Min-jae, Kim Tae-hyeon, Lee Tae-seok, Lee Kang-in, Hwang In-beom, Paik Seung-ho, Hwang Hee-chan, Son Heung-min, Oh Hyeon-gyu

Son Heung-Min #13 of the Korea Republic celebrates scoring a goal with teammates Jens Castrop #17 and Bae Jun-Ho #25 during the first half of their international friendly against Trinidad and Tobago at BYU South Field on May 30, 2026 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images

Ecuador:

Hernán Galíndez, Angelo Preciado, Félix Torres, Willian Pacho, Pervis Estupiñán, Gonzalo Plata, Carlos Gruezo, Alan Franco, Nilson Angulo, Pedro Vite, Michael Estrada

How & Where to Watch South Korea vs. Ecuador

Fans in South Korea can watch the match live on TV Chosun, while streaming coverage is available by subscription through Coupang Play and TVING. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. KST.

Viewers in Ecuador can watch the game on Teleamazonas and TC Televisión. Ecuador TV will also retransmit the match live in partnership with TC Televisión. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 a.m. ECT.

There is no official television coverage of the match in the United States. However, U.S. fans can follow live updates, text commentary and statistical breakdowns through ESPN Gamecast and the FOX Sports Match Center. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 a.m. EDT.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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