Argentina vs Ecuador Live: World Cup Qualifiers LIVE – ARG vs ECU LIVE – Argentina face Ecuador in their first competitive match after winning the World Cup in December, last year. The reigning world champions will look to start well in the first match of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers. They are coming back on the back of 4 friendly wins. On the other hand, Ecuador could not progress from the Group stage in the 2022 World Cup. However, they are approaching the game on the back of 3 consecutive friendly wins. Hence, they will give a good fight to the Albicelestes.
Argentina don’t seem to be stopping their any time soon. Going into the 2022 World Cup, the Albicelestes had a 36-game unbeaten streak. Following the defeat in their opening match, they opened a winning streak which seems to be going steady. Argentina are taking to the field on the back of 4 friendly wins against Panama, Curacao, Australia, and Indonesia. With the form they are still holding, Argentina are being considered as favourites for the 2026 World Cup. However, their journey starts on Friday against Ecuador.
Ecuador have a great track record of qualifying for World Cups in recent times. They qualified in 4 out of last 6 World Cups. They even reached the round of 16 in the 2006 World Cup. In the 2022 World Cup, Ecuador couldn’t progress from the group stage. Since the World Cup, Ecuador lost their first friendly against Australia. However, they won the next three against Australia, Bolivia, and Costs Rica. However, it seems they got the short end of the stick as they will face Argentina in their first World Cup qualifiers.
Argentina Form in All Competitions
W W W W W W
Ecuador Form in All Competitions
D L L W W W
Match Details
Match – Argentina vs Ecuador
Date – 8th September, 2023
Time – 5:30 AM
Live Telecast – Unfortunately, the match will not be telecasted in India as there are no official broadcasters.
Live Streaming – Some matches of the qualifiers including Argentina vs Bolivia will be available on the FanCode App against a match fee or subscription
Argentina Predicted XI: E Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Mac Allister, Alvarez; Messi, L Martinez, Di Maria
Ecuador Predicted XI: Galindez; Preciado, Torres, Arboleda, Pacho, Estupinan; Plata, Caicedo, Gruezo, Mena; Valencia
Argentina Full Squad
#1 Armani, #23 Emiliano Martinez, #28 Musso; #2 Foyth, #3 Tagliafico, #4 Montiel, #6 Pezzella, #13 Romero, #19 Otamendi, #25 Lisandro Martinez, #26 Molina; #5 Paredes, #7 De Paul, #11 Di Maria, #14 Palacios, #16 Almada, #18 Rodriguez, #20 Mac Allister, #24 Fernandez; #9 Alvarez, #10 Messi, #15 Angel Correa, #22 Lautaro Martinez
Ecuador Full Squad
#1 Galindez, #12 Ramirez, #22 Dominguez; #2 Torres, #4 Arboleda, #6 Pacho, #7 Estupinan, #17 Preciado, #28 Hurtado; #5 Cifuentes, #8 Gruezo, #19 Plata, #23 Caicedo; #13 Valencia, #15 Mena, #26 Rodriguez
Editors pick
