Ecuador vs. Argentina (0-1): goal, video and summary for South American Qualifiers [VIDEO]

Ecuador vs. Argentina (0-1): gol, video y resumen por Eliminatorias Sudamericanas [VIDEO]

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With a truly incredible goal from Lionel Messi, Ecuador fell by the smallest difference against Argentina, for the first match of the 2026 South American Qualifiers.

Ecuador vs. Argentina faced off in Matchday 1 of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, in a match that took place at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. The match was scheduled for this Thursday, September 7th at 7 pm (Ecuador and Peru time) and was broadcasted throughout Latin America on El Canal del Fútbol, ECDF and Fútbol Libre TV. Lionel Messi scored the only goal in Argentina's victory.

Argentina vs. Ecuador: schedules, bets and where to watch the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Argentina vs. Ecuador play their first match of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup at the Monumental Stadium.

Ecuador vs. Argentina Lineups

Ecuador: Alexander Domínguez; Jack Hurtado (Preciado, 81′), Robert Arboleda, Félix Torres (Mena, 81′), William Pacho, Pervis Estupiñán; Carlos Gruezo, Moisés Caicedo, José Cifuentes (Ortiz, 67′); Enner Valencia and Gonzalo Plata (Rodriguez, 67′).
Argentina: Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Nicolás Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister (Paredes, 77′); Nicolás Gonzáles (Di María, 62′), Lautaro Martínez (Álvarez, 77′) and Lionel Messi. Goal: Messi (78′)

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