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Lionel Messi's Argentina welcome Ecuador to Estadio Monumental today on Matchday 1 of the South American 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Find out here how to watch the game in the US.
Only a few months after tasting the ultimate glory in Qatar, Lionel Messi and Argentina begin the road to another World Cup when they host Ecuador tonight on Matchday 1 of the Conmebol World Cup Qualifiers.
The reigning world champions will play their first official game since the memorable final against France in December. Lionel Scaloni has made a few changes to the World Cup-winning squad, as he starts to rebuild the roster for 2026.
La Tri, meanwhile, want to continue building on the process that led them to Qatar 2022 despite Gustavo Alfaro’s departure. Will Felix Sanchez Bas get off to a strong start by pulling off a shock in Buenos Aires?
When will Argentina vs Ecuador be played?
Argentina and Ecuador will face each other today, September 7 at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
The game between Argentina and Ecuador in the first matchday of the South American 2026 World Cup Qualifiers will be broadcast in the US onFubo (7-day free trial). Other option: Telemundo.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.