Argentina vs. Ecuador live stream

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Argentina and Ecuador will kick off the first match of the Conmebol Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday, September 7th, at 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT). This exciting match will take place at the Estadio Más Monumental, where Lionel Scaloni’s team, led by captain Lionel Messi, will face La Tricolor. Qatar already stands as a picturesque and unforgettable dream come true, a place where Argentina hopes to settle one of soccer’s greatest debts: winning their third World Cup title. Discover the TV channels, line-ups, state-specific schedules, and more details you need to know.

Argentina is officially commencing its journey to defend the title they won in Qatar 2022. The National Team will welcome Ecuador in a packed Monumental, marking the start of the South American qualifiers and a new cycle under the guidance of Lionel Scaloni, with Lionel Messi as the team’s key player once again. The objective now is to reinforce the project’s foundations that began in 2018, introduce new talents, and maintain a successful style of play to pursue glory in the 2026 World Cup.

Following their World Cup triumph, ‘the Albiceleste’ engaged in four friendly matches: they secured victories against Panama (2-0) and Curaçao (7-0) in March, and in June, they dominated in Asia, defeating Australia and Indonesia by 2-0 in both encounters.

On the other hand, ‘the Tricolor’ has a new coach, Félix Sánchez Bas, who took over from Gustavo Alfaro after the World Cup. Their campaign starts with a three-point deduction due to a legal issue involving Byron Castillo, who couldn’t be called up. In June, they won friendly matches against Bolivia (1-0) and Costa Rica (3-1).

How to watch the game Argentina vs. Ecuador

What time does Argentina vs. Ecuador kick off?

1. This match between Argentina and Ecuador at the Más Monumental Stadium begins on Thursday, September 7 at 8:00 p.m. (ET) local time in Miami, Florida; 5:00 pm. (PT) local time in Los Angeles, California.

Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:

Argentina vs. Ecuador live stream, TV channel

Below we explain how to watch this game of the Conmebol Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in selected areas of the main regions of the world:

The World Cup qualifying campaign is about to begin for Argentina as they prepare to host Ecuador in the highly competitive CONMEBOL qualifying matches on Thursday. After their recent World Cup victory, there are extremely high expectations for Argentina, especially with Lionel Messi in excellent form while playing for Inter Miami. With his move to Major League Soccer, La Albiceleste will also feature Thiago Almada and Alan Velasco, proudly representing MLS.

Thanks to the expansion of the World Cup in 2026, six South American teams will now secure direct qualification to the tournament, giving Lionel Scaloni more flexibility to experiment and assess players who wouldn’t typically get a chance.

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Here are the key storylines, details on how to watch the match, and more:

How to Watch and Betting Odds

• Date: Thursday, September 7th
• Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• TV Broadcast: Telemundo
• Live Stream: fubo (free trial available)
• Betting Odds: Argentina -310; Draw +340; Ecuador +900

Storylines

• Argentina: Since Lionel Scaloni took over as head coach, Argentina has not lost a single World Cup qualifying match. Anything less than a victory would be seen as a disappointment by Scaloni and the fans, even with Ecuador’s improved squad. With the outstanding form of Julian Alvarez, Argentina’s attack is poised for success. This match is expected to be played entirely on Argentina’s terms, from the first whistle to the last.

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Ecuador: Ecuador has made significant progress in recent years but remains heavily reliant on Enner Valencia. Starting their qualifying campaign with two away matches is a challenging task for La Tri, especially considering they will face a three-point deduction due to fielding Byron Castillo during the 2022 qualifying cycle. While Ecuador is certainly capable of qualifying, this is not the ideal start they were hoping for, particularly with a formidable opponent like Argentina.

Prediction

With Messi and Alvarez in top form, Argentina’s defense is likely to dominate the match and control the tempo. Prediction: Argentina 2, Ecuador 0.