World Cup Qualification CONMEBOL: Ecuador vs Argentina Match Preview, Schedule & Lineups
Ecuador vs Argentina: Match Preview, Schedule & Lineups
Match Details
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Date & Venue: Tuesday, 9 September 2025 at the Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha, Guayaquil Diario AS.
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Kick-off Times: Approximately 18:00 local time in Ecuador, 20:00 in Argentina, and 01:00 (Wednesday) in Spain Diario AS.
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Broadcast: In Ecuador via Zapping Sports, El Canal del Fútbol, ECDF; in Argentina on TyC Sports and Telefe; in Spain through Movistar Plus+ Diario AS. In the UK, availability may be limited; in the US, streaming platforms such as Fanatiz (and possibly Fubo TV) are options
Team Form & Context
Ecuador:
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Finished qualification strongly—7 wins, 8 draws, 2 losses from 17 matches .
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Remarkably, all 8 draws were goalless; they've gone four consecutive games without scoring, including the latest stalemate against Paraguay .
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Boast the best defensive record in CONMEBOL qualifying with only five goals conceded
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Haven’t beaten Argentina at home in qualifying since June 2009
Argentina:
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Dominant campaign: 12 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses (17 matches)
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Recently beat Venezuela 3–0 in what was likely Messi’s final home qualifier; he scored twice
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Messi has been rested for the Ecuador match following that emotional occasion
Predicted Lineups
Ecuador (likely 3-5-1-1 or 4-4-1-1):
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GK: Galíndez
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Defense: Ordóñez, Pacho, Hincapié (center), Estupiñán (full-back)
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Midfield: Alcívar, Caicedo (if fit), Franco, Vite, Preciado
Argentina (likely 4-4-2 or 4-4-1):
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Defense: Molina (RB), Otamendi, Balerdi (CBs), Tagliafico (LB)
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Midfield: Possible pairing of De Paul, Paredes, Almada, González
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Attack: Lautaro Martínez likely starts, possibly alongside Julián Álvarez
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