The Saudi Arabia national football team loses to Ecuador in a friendly match. The Saudi Arabia national football team lost 2-1 to Ecuador in a friendly match held at the Sports Illustrated stadium in New Jersey.

What happened in the match?

Jackson Borero opened the scoring for Ecuador in the 35th minute with a header after a corner kick, before Anthony Valencia added the second goal in the 51st minute, taking advantage of a defensive error.

How will the team prepare for the World Cup?

The Saudi Arabia national football team will play in the World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, in Group 8 alongside European champions Spain, two-time World Cup winners Uruguay, and Cape Verde.

What's next after this match?

The Saudi Arabia national football team will play two more friendly matches before the World Cup, the first against Puerto Rico on June 5, and then Senegal four days later in the state of Texas.

MatchDateResult
vs Spain2026-06-21Lost 4-0
vs Cape Verde Islands2026-06-27-