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As we know about the importance of this match, which will have the debut of the World champion, we will explain how to follow it through platforms. Now, see on what TV channels to watch the match between Argentina vs. Ecuador, with Lionel Messi, for Matchday 1 of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The match between the 'Albiceleste' and the 'Tri' will take place on Thursday from 7:00 pm (Peruvian time and two hours later in Argentina), at the Monumental, in Buenos Aires.
After playing four friendly matches after that final against France in Qatar 2022, Lionel Scaloni's team arrives with high morale for the match against Félix Sánchez Bas' team. In total, this year, the Argentinian team has four victories with 13 goals in favor and none against, numbers that make them the favorite against their opponent.
However, it hasn't been all smooth sailing for Argentina, as they have had to deal with some problems prior to the match against Ecuador. Although there was concern for Lisandro Martínez, who felt discomfort in his last match played with Manchester United, Facundo Medina had to be urgently called up. Despite this, the 'Red Devils' defender will ultimately travel, as the medical report revealed that he only has pain and does not have any injuries.
Which channel broadcasts Argentina vs. Ecuador for the Qualifiers?
To make sure you don't miss any details of the World champion's debut with Lionel Messi, we let you know that the match between Argentina vs. Ecuador will be broadcast on TyC Sports and TV Pública for Argentina, while ECDF (El Canal del Fútbol) will be the channel in charge in Ecuador.
What time do Argentina and Ecuador play?
- Peru: 7:00 pm / Movistar Deportes
- Mexico: 6:00 pm / Pluto TV
- Colombia: 7:00 pm / RCN Televisión and Caracol TV
- Ecuador: 7:00 pm / ECDF (El Canal del Fútbol)
- Venezuela: 8:00 pm / Venevisión
- Bolivia: 8:00 pm / Pluto TV
- Paraguay: 8:00 pm / Pluto TV
- Chile: 9:00 pm / Chilevision
- Argentina: 9:00 pm / TyC Sports and TV Pública
- Uruguay: 9:00 pm / Pluto TV
- Brazil: 9:00 pm / Globo
- Spain: 3:00 am (Friday 9) / Pluto TV
It is worth noting that there are some players who were left out of the Argentina squad due to muscular problems. Paulo Dybala and Giovani Lo Celso will not be present in the first double matchday. For this reason, Lionel Scaloni chose to call up Lucas Beltrán, who is part of the 'Albiceleste' squad for the first time.
Ecuador, on the other hand, enters a new cycle under Féliz Sánchez Bas, who replaced Gustavo Alfaro. However, the 'Tri' will have a difficult start in the South American Qualifiers, as they will start with a deduction of three points due to the case of Byron Castillo.
Argentina vs. Ecuador: probable lineups
Argentina: Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Nicolás Otamendi, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez, Lionel Messi, and Lautaro Martínez.
Ecuador: Alexander Domínguez; Ángelo Preciado, Félix Torres, Robert Arboleda, Willian Pacho, Pervis Estupiñán, José Cifuentes, Carlos Gruezo, Moisés Caicedo, Gonzalo Plata, and Enner Valencia.
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