Ecuador Beats Saudi Arabia 2-1 in World Cup 2026 Warm‑up
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup in Qatar, Ecuador secured a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia in a crucial warm‑up match. Jackson Porozo opened the scoring in the first half, and Anthony Valencia doubled the lead early in the second period.
Saudi Arabia pulled one back in the closing minutes, but could not find an equaliser. Coach Néstor Lorenzo used the fixture to test emerging talents and shape his likely starting XI for the tournament.
Despite missing Champions League winner Willian Pacho, Ecuador dominated possession and showed a cohesive, attacking style.
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