| Argentina vs Ecuador | |
| MATCH INFO | |
MATCH :
| Argentina vs Ecuador |
COMPETITION :
| FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers |
| DATE: | 08-09-2023 |
TIME:
| 05.30 AM IST (UTC +5:30)
03.00 AM UAE |
STADIUM
| Stadium |
Match Live Info
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Prediction and Preview
Argentina 2 - 0 Ecuador
Argentina possible starting lineup:
E Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Mac Allister, Alvarez; Messi, L Martinez, Di Maria
Ecuador possible starting lineup:
Galindez; Preciado, Torres, Arboleda, Pacho, Estupinan; Plata, Caicedo, Gruezo, Mena; Valencia
Lionel Messi is set to make his 176th cap for Argentina, and the manager, Scaloni, may stick with the same lineup that played in the World Cup final against France.
Notable injury absentees for Argentina include Paulo Dybala and Emi Buendia, but Lisandro Martinez is in the squad despite a recent injury concern. Some players, like Lucas Ocampos, Giovani Lo Celso, and Marcos Acuna, have been dropped from the squad this time.
Scaloni has a selection dilemma in the attack, with Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez both in excellent form. There might be a possibility of both of them starting in the lineup.
For Ecuador, the main selection debate seems to be in the goalkeeping position, with Hernan Galindez and Alexander Dominguez vying for the spot. Enner Valencia, who is still in great form, is a key player for Ecuador. Pervis Estupinan is also mentioned as one of the most in-form left-backs, but facing Messi on the right could be a challenging task for him.
It will be an exciting match between these two teams with such talented players on both sides.