Fans can expect a competitive and exciting match as defending champions Argentina face CONMEBOL rival Ecuador in the quarterfinals of Copa América. The game, which will take place at NRG Stadium in Houston, will be broadcast on FOX at 8:45am ET.
Lionel Messi, who missed his team’s final group stage game against Peru due to a right leg injury, is set to start for Argentina. Reports from local media indicate that the 37-year-old captain will decide how long he plays in the match. Messi is expected to play a key role in the game and could be the difference between victory and defeat for his team.
The game 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. Ecuador applied pressure with an early chance of their own, but failed to convert it into a goal.
Fans can tune in to witness one of the biggest matches of Copa América so far and see if they have what it takes to advance to the semifinals.
