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Argentina Visit Ecuador Without Messi for Final CONMEBOL Qualifier

With berths secure, the storyline shifts to Argentina's rotations and Ecuador's four-match scoreless run.

Overview

  • Kickoff is set for Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. local time in Guayaquil (7:00 p.m. ET) at Estadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo.
  • Lionel Messi has been rested after his home send-off and was told to return to Miami, so he will not feature for Argentina.
  • Cristian Romero is suspended, with Leonardo Balerdi expected to start in central defense as Lionel Scaloni manages minutes.
  • Ecuador have qualified but are on four straight 0-0 draws and have not scored since March, and another clean sheet could tie a CONMEBOL defensive record.
  • In the U.S. the match streams on Fanatiz USA, and in the U.K. it is available on Premier Sports 1 and the Premier Sports app.