Argentina vs Ecuador will be the first quarterfinal game of the 2024 Copa America.
The game is set to kick off at 9 pm ET from NRG Stadium in Houston Texas.
Spearheaded by superstar Lionel Messi, Argentina is the heavy favorite in the match.
The Albiceleste have won their last three Copa America quarterfinal games by a combined score of 9-1.
In terms of the direct rivalry between both nations, Ecuador have lost six of their last seven official games against Argentina.
2024 Copa America Argentina vs Ecuador LIVE updates, Thursday, July 4 at NRG Stadium in Houston.
The defending champions, Argentina, continue their pursuit of a fifth consecutive title defense as they face Ecuador in the quarterfinals of Copa America 2024.
The Argentinians secured their 15th Copa America title in 2021 by defeating Brazil, a win that tied them with Uruguay for the most championships in the tournament’s history.
Argentina’s impressive run in the Copa America has been characterized by a strong defense.
They haven’t lost a match in the tournament since the 2019 semifinals against Brazil.
This year, they dominated the group stage, winning all three matches without conceding a single goal, continuing a trend of defensive solidity with clean sheets in 14 of their last 17 games across all competitions.
Ecuador, on the other hand, are no strangers to the quarterfinals, having reached this stage in three of the last four editions of the Copa America.
Their campaign started with a narrow 2-1 defeat to Venezuela but saw a resurgence with a 3-1 win over Jamaica and a goalless draw against Mexico.
Ecuador’s defense has been particularly notable, as they have not conceded a goal in the first half of any group-stage matches, a testament to their organized and resilient backline.
The game promises to be a thrilling encounter, with Argentina’s attacking prowess and Ecuador’s defensive resilience set to clash in what could be a defining moment in Copa America 2024.
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