Argentina edged Ecuador 1-0 in a tightly contested international friendly in Chicago, with Ángel Di María scoring the decisive goal in the 40th minute. The match, held on June, 2024, served as a crucial Copa América warmup, marking Lionel Messi’s return to international play after six months. Messi nearly doubled the lead with a late free kick, but Ecuador’s goalkeeper Galíndez kept the score close until the final whistle.
This result continues Argentina’s strong run against Ecuador, with both teams now looking ahead to their next high-stakes encounters in World Cup qualification. Fans are already anticipating the upcoming Ecuador vs Brazil match, which will be streamed live as both teams battle for crucial qualifying points.
With Argentina’s narrow victory and Ecuador’s resilient performance, all eyes are on how these South American powerhouses will fare as tournament pressure mounts.