Lionel Messi has been called up by Argentina for its final two World Cup qualifying matches. A recent hamstring injury could affect his participation.

A teammate embraces Ecuador’s goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez after their lost in a penalty shootout against Argentina in a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match in Houston, Thursday, July 4, 2024.

HOUSTON — Lionel Messi stepped up to take Argentina's first penalty kick in a Copa America shootout against Ecuador, just like he did in the 2022 World Cup final victory over France. Only this ...

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni has named a sizable squad for the team's final two CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers of the 2026 ...

Argentina dominated possession early on, but it was Ecuador who created the first chance when Jeremy Sarmiento found space to shoot from a tight angle and forced Martinez into a save.

Argentina starting lineup to face Ecuador: E. Martinez, Tagliafico, Li. Martinez, Romero, Molina, Gonzalez, Fernandez, Mac Allister, De Paul, La. Martinez, Messi ...

Through the first 30 minutes, Ecuador had fairly good control of the game. Messi had been limited to just 11 touches, mostly because Ecuador was pressing higher than expected and finding success ...

Argentina will have their final matches of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Ecuador and Venezuela, and Lionel Scaloni ...

Argentina are -750 to advance, while Ecuador are +490. Before locking in any Ecuador vs. Argentina picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.

Ecuador barely skated past the group stage earlier in the tournament, having lost to Venezuela prior to beating Jamaica and tying Mexico. Argentina vs. Ecuador odds Argentina: -470 vs. Ecuador +340 ...

Argentina vs. Ecuador lineups, team news, starting 11 The main talking point leading up to Argentina's Copa America quarterfinal against Ecuador will be talisman Lionel Messi 's fitness.

Argentina beat Ecuador 3-0 in the quarterfinals en route to the final of Copa América 2021. Messi scored on a free kick and had two assists in the victory – his score and second assist coming ...