South Korea vs Ecuador LIVE (24 September 2026): Kick-Off Time, Line-Ups, Live Stream & Score Updates

South Korea and Ecuador square off in an international friendly on Thursday, 24 September 2026, offering both managers a final chance to test tactical tweaks before next month’s FIFA window. Kick-off, venue and broadcast • Kick-off: 20:00 local time (11:00 UTC) • Venue: Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul • Live stream/TV: Match is available globally via FIFA+ and on local broadcasters SBS Sports (KOR) and El Canal del Fútbol (ECU) according to Athlon Sports’ listing. Confirmed starting XIs South Korea (4-2-3-1): Kim Seung-gyu; Kim Tae-hwan, Kim Min-jae, Lee Han-beom, Lee Ki-je; Hwang In-beom, Paik Seung-ho; Lee Kang-in, Lee Jae-sung, Hwang Hee-chan; Son Heung-min (c). Ecuador (4-3-3): Hernán Galíndez; Ángelo Preciado, Félix Torres, Piero Hincapié, Pervis Estupiñán (c); Moisés Caicedo, Alan Franco, Kendry Páez; Kevin Rodríguez, Jordy Caicedo, Jeremy Sarmiento. (Players as listed by 365Scores and Khel Now match centres). Key storylines • Son Heung-min chases his 60th international goal after scoring twice in the last outing against Trinidad & Tobago, while Spurs team-mate Hwang Hee-chan returns from injury to bolster the flanks. • Ecuador head coach Félix Sánchez Bas hands 17-year-old prodigy Kendry Páez another start, pairing him with Premier League star Moisés Caicedo in midfield. • Defensive focus: Napoli centre-back Kim Min-jae vs Brighton’s Pervis Estupiñán will be a marquee duel on overlapping runs down Ecuador’s left side. Form guide South Korea: W-W-D-W-L Ecuador: D-W-L-W-W What’s at stake While ranking points are minimal, both sides are building toward November’s World Cup qualifiers. A victory in Seoul would extend South Korea’s home unbeaten streak to 11 matches, whereas Ecuador seek their first win over Asian opposition since 2023. Prediction With attacking talent on display, expect an open contest. Home advantage and Son’s current form tip the scale slightly toward the Taegeuk Warriors: South Korea 2-1 Ecuador.