Check out all the information about the transmission of Argentina vs Ecuador where to watch, refereeing and lineups. The duel is part of the opening round of the South American Qualifiers for the World Cup. Thus, the game takes place on the lawn of the Más Monumental de Nuñez Stadium, in Buenos Aires; with start scheduled for 21h (Brasília time).
The current world champions welcome Ecuadorian visitors to the largest stadium in Argentina and South America. Below, more information about Argentina vs Ecuador where to watch.
Argentina vs Ecuador where to watch live
In this opening round of the Qualifiers, the duel between Argentines and Ecuadorians will be shown live and exclusively on the channels SportTV (channel closed).
A Argentina is the current world champion. After winning the third championship in the 2022 World Cup, the team led by Lionel Scaloni still celebrates the historic milestone in football in the country. Between the end of the Cup and the beginning of these qualifiers, the Argentine national team played five friendlies and won all of them, without major problems against their opponents. Thus, he reached an 11-game undefeated streak.
On the other hand, the Ecuador it did not go beyond the group stage at the World Cup in Qatar, in 2022. In a group that had the hosts, Senegal and Holland, the Ecuadorians were in third position, and prematurely said goodbye to the world cup. Since then, the cycle of the Ecuadorian national team has sought to maintain a generation with great potential for football in the country. On the field, he won three of the four friendlies he played in this time frame.
Argentina vs Ecuador where to watch and schedule:
- Date: 07/09/2023, Thursday;
- Time: 21h (from Brasilia);
- Location: Más Monumental de Nuñez Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina;
- Where to watch: SportTV.
Probable lineups Argentina vs Ecuador
Argentine lineup
A Argentina should lay the foundation of the team that won the 2022 World Cup in the starting line-up. Other than that, coach Lionel Scaloni can use some young talent in the first team, like Enzo Fernandez and Mac Allister. The only undeniable certainty is Lionel Messi’s tenure in the Argentine national team.
Probable lineup: Dibu Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi and Acuña; Di Maria, De Paul, Enzo Fernandez and Mac Allister; Messi and Julian Alvarez. Technician: Lionel Scaloni.
Ecuador lineup
Ecuador should also keep a good part of the starting group that played in the 2022 Cup. With a very closed defensive line, the team led by coach Feliz Sanchez’s hope for goals is striker Enner Valencia, who plays for Internacional. A possible option for the coach in the starting line-up could be goalkeeper Moisés Ramirez, who stands out in Ecuadorian football.
Probable lineup: Moses Ramirez; Preciado, Arboleda, Pacho, Léo Realpe and Estupinan; Caicedo, Cifuentes, Caicedo, Mena and Alcivar; and Enner Valencia. Technician: Felix Sanchez.
Argentina vs Ecuador lineups
Argentina x Ecuador x lineups are released approximately 1 hour before the start of the game.
Argentina vs Ecuador match refereeing
- Referee: Wilmar Roldán (COL);
- Assistant 1: Alexandre Guzmán (COL);
- Assistant 2: Wilmar Navarro (COL);
- Fourth Referee: Carlos Ortega (COL);
- VAR: John Pedromo (COL).