On Thursday, the Copa América action continues with defending champions Argentina facing off against CONMEBOL rival Ecuador in the quarterfinals at NRG Stadium in Houston. This highly anticipated match will be aired on FOX. Despite missing his team’s final group stage game against Peru due to a right leg injury, Lionel Messi is set to start for Argentina. Local media reports indicate that the 37-year-old captain will decide how long he plays in the game.
The match promises to be filled with thrilling moments, as both teams battle it out on the field. Enzo Fernández missed another chance early in the game, while Messi set up Argentina’s first goal. The match quickly became physical, with the first card being shown shortly after. Argentina had a close opportunity to score, while Ecuador applied pressure with an early chance of their own.
Live coverage of the game began at 8:45am ET, capturing all the action as Argentina faces off against Ecuador in this high-stakes quarterfinal matchup. Fans can expect a competitive and exciting match as these two teams vie for a spot in the semifinals of the tournament.
