Argentina will face Ecuador in a friendly on June 9 as part of their preparations to defend their Copa América title.
Lionel Messi and company have been placed in Group A of the tournament and will begin the competition against Canada on June 20.
The defending champions will also face Guatemala in a friendly on June 14, as Lionel Scaloni looks to fine-tune his squad ahead of the start of continental competition.
The Jugo Mobile breaks down key details ahead of this game, including how to watch around the world, kick-off times and the latest lineup news.
What time does Argentina vs. Ecuador? kick off?
This international friendly match takes place at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA and begins on Sunday, June 9 at 6:00 pm local time.
Here’s how that time translates in some of the most important territories:
| Date | Start time | |
| USA | Sunday June 9 | 7:00 pm Eastern Time |
| Canada | Sunday June 9 | 7:00 pm Eastern Time |
| United Kingdom | Monday, June 10 | 12:00 am Pacific Time |
| Australia | Monday, June 10 | 9:00am AEST |
| India | Monday, June 10 | 4:30 a.m. Eastern Time |
Live broadcast of Argentina vs. Ecuador, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this international friendly match in selected areas of major regions around the world:
| Region | TELEVISION | Transmission |
| USA | FoxSports | fuboFox Sports App/Website |
| Canada | — |
— |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Australia | — | — |
| India | — | — |
USA: This game is available to stream via fubowhich offers a FREE trial to new users.
Spanish options can be found through Fox Deportes.
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Does Lionel Messi play vs. Ecuador?
Lionel Messi has been included in Scaloni’s squad for the Copa América and the Argentine captain has already joined his international teammates.
Despite some minor injuries in recent weeks, Messi has returned to Inter Miami’s starting lineup with two goals in his last two games before heading to the Copa América.
He is expected to start this game, but Scaloni will carefully manage his pre-tournament game load and is unlikely to play the full game in Chicago.
Argentina vs. Ecuador lineups, team news
Scaloni will use these friendly matches as an opportunity to impress some of his fringe players and Valentin Barco, Exequiel Palacios and Alejandro Garnacho I could start.
Argentina Predicted XI (4-3-3, from right to left): Martínez (GK) – Molina, Romero, Martínez, Barco – Mac Allister, De Paul, Palacios – Messi, Álvarez, Garnacho.
Argentine substitutes (9): to confirm
Brighton & Hove Albion Defender Pervis Estupiñán He is a notable absence from Ecuador’s squad for this summer’s Copa America as he recovers from ankle surgery.
However, other European stars, including Moisés Caicedo and Piero Hincapiéhave been included.
Ecuador predicted XI (4-3-3 from right to left): Domínguez (GK) – Torres, Pacho, Hincapie – Preciado, Caicedo, Franco, Páez – Minda, Valencia, Rodríguez.
Substitutes from Ecuador (9): to confirm
Argentina vs. Ecuador Prediction
Argentina are favorites to retain their Copa America crown in July with Messi leading their defense of the trophy in the United States.
Scaloni’s team have lost just once in the last 12 months and will be confident against a tenacious Ecuador team, with the start of the tournament ever closer.
Prediction: Argentina 2-1 Ecuador
