Argentina vs Ecuador live stream: How to watch Copa America 2024. The Argentina vs Ecuador live stream sees the reigning champions try and get one step closer to retaining their title. Lionel Messi and co. will though face stubborn opposition
Ecuador started this competition with a defeat to Venezuela but bounced back to beat Jamaica and get a respectable draw against Mexico to qualify in second place in Group B. They have shown themselves be tough to score against, especially in the first half, but need to take more chances themselves.
By contrast, La Seleccion have been close to perfect. They won all three of their Group A matches without conceding a goal. Lautaro Martínez is the competition’s top scorer, netting four of his side’s five goals so far. Messi has not actually found the net yet. Indeed, he missed the final game over a hamstring issue, although he is expected to take part in this tie.
Argentina vs Ecuador live stream, date, time and channels
The Argentina vs Ecuador live stream will take place on Thursday, July 4.
Reigning champions Argentina go head-to-head with Ecuador at NRG Stadium in Houston on Thursday, with a spot in the Copa America 2024 semifinals at stake.
The Albiceleste won all of their three games to top Group A in the opening phase of this tournament. They did not concede across the three matches, winning their most recent fixture 2-0 against Peru.
Ecuador, meanwhile, finished level with Mexico on four points after the teams drew 0-0 in their Group B finale, but Felix Sanchez's side claimed a spot in the knockout stages thanks to their superior goal difference.
It is the second straight time that La Tri have qualified for the last eight of this tournament, while they have also advanced to the quarterfinals in three of the previous four Copa America events.
Argentina recorded a narrow 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a warm-up game for the tournament, while the most recent Copa America meeting between the two resulted in a 3-0 win in the last eight of the 2021 edition.
Argentine news outlet TYCSports reported Thursday morning that Messi is in line to start the Ecuador match at Houston’s NRG Stadium after his performance in Wednesday’s practice.
“He finished yesterday's practice very well, and the captain feels good to start,” TYCSports insider Gaston Edul reported before the game.
Messi has continued to improve from a right groin/adductor strain in the last nine days. He sustained the injury in a 1-0 win over Chile on June 25, causing him to miss last Saturday’s 2-0 win against Peru in Miami.
Argentina hoped Messi would be healthy to return in the quarterfinal. It was just a matter if he would come off the bench as a substitute or start against Ecuador as his injury has trended positively during his brief recovery.
Messi’s playing time, in his return from injury, could be limited. It would be rash to push him for a full 90-minute match unless he wanted to play the entire match. But how much will Messi play?
Messi’s potential to start could indicate he might be in for an early exit. One report indicates Messi could play just 45 minutes, or the first half, of the Ecuador match.
Messi participated in his second full practice with his Argentine teammates in Houston on Wednesday night, one day after his first. He was a limited practice participant on Monday. Messi worked solely with a trainer since suffering the injury before his return to practice.
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Argentina vs Ecuador live stream: How to watch Copa America 2024. The Argentina vs Ecuador live stream sees the reigning champions try and get one step closer to retaining their title. Lionel Messi and co. will though face stubborn opposition
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Ecuador started this competition with a defeat to Venezuela but bounced back to beat Jamaica and get a respectable draw against Mexico to qualify in second place in Group B. They have shown themselves be tough to score against, especially in the first half, but need to take more chances themselves.
By contrast, La Seleccion have been close to perfect. They won all three of their Group A matches without conceding a goal. Lautaro Martínez is the competition’s top scorer, netting four of his side’s five goals so far. Messi has not actually found the net yet. Indeed, he missed the final game over a hamstring issue, although he is expected to take part in this tie.
Argentina vs Ecuador live stream, date, time and channels
The Argentina vs Ecuador live stream will take place on Thursday, July 4.
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Reigning champions Argentina go head-to-head with Ecuador at NRG Stadium in Houston on Thursday, with a spot in the Copa America 2024 semifinals at stake.
The Albiceleste won all of their three games to top Group A in the opening phase of this tournament. They did not concede across the three matches, winning their most recent fixture 2-0 against Peru.
Ecuador, meanwhile, finished level with Mexico on four points after the teams drew 0-0 in their Group B finale, but Felix Sanchez's side claimed a spot in the knockout stages thanks to their superior goal difference.
It is the second straight time that La Tri have qualified for the last eight of this tournament, while they have also advanced to the quarterfinals in three of the previous four Copa America events.
Argentina recorded a narrow 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a warm-up game for the tournament, while the most recent Copa America meeting between the two resulted in a 3-0 win in the last eight of the 2021 edition.
Argentine news outlet TYCSports reported Thursday morning that Messi is in line to start the Ecuador match at Houston’s NRG Stadium after his performance in Wednesday’s practice.
“He finished yesterday's practice very well, and the captain feels good to start,” TYCSports insider Gaston Edul reported before the game.
Messi has continued to improve from a right groin/adductor strain in the last nine days. He sustained the injury in a 1-0 win over Chile on June 25, causing him to miss last Saturday’s 2-0 win against Peru in Miami.
Argentina hoped Messi would be healthy to return in the quarterfinal. It was just a matter if he would come off the bench as a substitute or start against Ecuador as his injury has trended positively during his brief recovery.
Messi’s playing time, in his return from injury, could be limited. It would be rash to push him for a full 90-minute match unless he wanted to play the entire match. But how much will Messi play?
Messi’s potential to start could indicate he might be in for an early exit. One report indicates Messi could play just 45 minutes, or the first half, of the Ecuador match.
Messi participated in his second full practice with his Argentine teammates in Houston on Wednesday night, one day after his first. He was a limited practice participant on Monday. Messi worked solely with a trainer since suffering the injury before his return to practice.