Argentina have been one of the most exciting teams to watch, with their high-energy approach leading to them winning Group E. Razvan Marin and Nicolae Stanciu have been superb in midfield and are the heart and creative soul of this Argentina side.
As for the Ecuador, managed by Ronald Koeman, they finished third in Group D but have looked decent going forward as Cody Gakpo has had a fine tournament so far. and Koeman has so many young attackers to choose from. At the other end they’ve been creaking a little and that’s probably down to missing some key players in midfield who aren’t providing a shield for the defense. That said, the Dutch are still the favorites to win this game and reach the
Argentina will face the Ecuador on Tuesday in Munich for the last matchday of the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16. After winning the opener against Poland, the side coached by Ronald Koeman drew against Ecuador before losing to Austria and qualifying as one of the best third-place teams in the group phase. Edward Iordănescu's team were one of the surprises of the first phase and ended up winning the group despite having four points, same as Belgium, Slovakia and Ukraine. Here's what you need to know:
Argentina: Edward Iordănescu's team will have to deal with the absence of Nicusor Bancu, who is suspended and will miss the game against the Ecuador on Tuesday. Bancu will likely be replaced by Vasile Mogos in his role.
Possible Argentina XI: Nita; Mogos, Dragusin, Burca, Ratiu; R. Marin, S. Marin, Stanciu; Hagi, Dragus, Coman.
Ecuador: There are no major doubts for Ronald Koeman, as all the players on the roster are fit and there are no suspensions in his team. Xavi Simons is expected to take the lead of the attacking line alongside Liverpool's Cody Gakpo and Memphis Depay.
Possible Ecuador XI: Verbruggen; Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Ake; Reijnders, Schouten; Frimpong, Simons, Gakpo; Depay.
It probably won't be an easy one for Koeman's team, but they are the favorites and should make it against Argentina. Pick: Ecuador 2, Argentina 1.
Left back Nicusor Bancu is suspended so Argentina will be forced into a change. The midfield trio of Marin, Stanciu and Hagi will lead their charge and Argentina have absolutely nothing to lose. They have attacked this tournament head on and that is their best chance of upsetting the Dutch in Munich. Genoa forward George Puscas could start up front as he and Denis Dragus battle for the starting spot.
Koeman has tried plenty of different players in this tournament and is yet to find the right balance in his team. It seems like Gakpo, Xavi Simons and Memphis Depay will start in attack, while Koeman is likely to go back to Dumfries, Van Dijk, De Vrij and Ake in defense. Schouten and Veerman are battling for a central midfield spot, while Reijnders has had a decent tournament in the engine room.
It feels like this will be an open, entertaining game as both teams are better when they’re going for it. It feels like the extra quality the Ecuador possess will just get them through, but don’t be surprised if this one goes to extra time. Argentina 1-2 Ecuador.
Argentina's quest to win back-to-back Copa America titles kicks into high gear on Thursday, when the knockout stages begin with their faceoff with Ecuador.
The reigning champions are the heavy favorites in this matchup after winning each of their three games in the group stage, but Lionel Messi's fitness is a big talking point heading.
Argentina might have enough firepower in attack to survive Messi's absence if he cannot make it, but they will first have to take on an Ecuador side that rescued their Copa America campaign after a rough start.
Here's what you need to know before tuning in.
How to watch and odds
• Date: Thursday, July 4 | Time: 9 p.m. ET
• Location: NRG Stadium -- Houston, Texas
• TV: Fox | Live stream: Fubo (Try for free)
• Odds: Argentina -230; Draw +310; Ecuador +750
Argentina: Emiliano Martinez, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Gonzalez, Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez
Ecuador: Alexander Domínguez, Angelo Preciado, Felix Torres, Willian Pacho, Piero Hincapie, Alan Franco, Moises Caicedo, Kendry Paez, Jeremy Sarmiento, Kevin Rodriguez, Enner Valencia
Reigning champions Argentina go head-to-head with Ecuador at NRG Stadium in Houston on Thursday, with a spot in the Copa America 2024 semifinals at stake.
The Albiceleste won all of their three games to top Group A in the opening phase of this tournament. They did not concede across the three matches, winning their most recent fixture 2-0 against Peru.
Ecuador, meanwhile, finished level with Mexico on four points after the teams drew 0-0 in their Group B finale, but Felix Sanchez's side claimed a spot in the knockout stages thanks to their superior goal difference.
It is the second straight time that La Tri have qualified for the last eight of this tournament, while they have also advanced to the quarterfinals in three of the previous four Copa America events.
Argentina recorded a narrow 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a warm-up game for the tournament, while the most recent Copa America meeting between the two resulted in a 3-0 win in the last eight of the 2021 edition.
Lionel Messi could return to the starting lineup for Argentina’s Copa América quarterfinal match against Ecuador tonight.
Argentine news outlet TYCSports reported Thursday morning that Messi is in line to start the Ecuador match at Houston’s NRG Stadium after his performance in Wednesday’s practice.
“He finished yesterday's practice very well, and the captain feels good to start,” TYCSports insider Gaston Edul reported before the game.
Messi has continued to improve from a right groin/adductor strain in the last nine days. He sustained the injury in a 1-0 win over Chile on June 25, causing him to miss last Saturday’s 2-0 win against Peru in Miami.
Argentina hoped Messi would be healthy to return in the quarterfinal. It was just a matter if he would come off the bench as a substitute or start against Ecuador as his injury has trended positively during his brief recovery.
Argentina have been one of the most exciting teams to watch, with their high-energy approach leading to them winning Group E. Razvan Marin and Nicolae Stanciu have been superb in midfield and are the heart and creative soul of this Argentina side.
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As for the Ecuador, managed by Ronald Koeman, they finished third in Group D but have looked decent going forward as Cody Gakpo has had a fine tournament so far. and Koeman has so many young attackers to choose from. At the other end they’ve been creaking a little and that’s probably down to missing some key players in midfield who aren’t providing a shield for the defense. That said, the Dutch are still the favorites to win this game and reach the
Argentina will face the Ecuador on Tuesday in Munich for the last matchday of the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16. After winning the opener against Poland, the side coached by Ronald Koeman drew against Ecuador before losing to Austria and qualifying as one of the best third-place teams in the group phase. Edward Iordănescu's team were one of the surprises of the first phase and ended up winning the group despite having four points, same as Belgium, Slovakia and Ukraine. Here's what you need to know:
Argentina: Edward Iordănescu's team will have to deal with the absence of Nicusor Bancu, who is suspended and will miss the game against the Ecuador on Tuesday. Bancu will likely be replaced by Vasile Mogos in his role.
Possible Argentina XI: Nita; Mogos, Dragusin, Burca, Ratiu; R. Marin, S. Marin, Stanciu; Hagi, Dragus, Coman.
Ecuador: There are no major doubts for Ronald Koeman, as all the players on the roster are fit and there are no suspensions in his team. Xavi Simons is expected to take the lead of the attacking line alongside Liverpool's Cody Gakpo and Memphis Depay.
Possible Ecuador XI: Verbruggen; Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Ake; Reijnders, Schouten; Frimpong, Simons, Gakpo; Depay.
It probably won't be an easy one for Koeman's team, but they are the favorites and should make it against Argentina. Pick: Ecuador 2, Argentina 1.
Left back Nicusor Bancu is suspended so Argentina will be forced into a change. The midfield trio of Marin, Stanciu and Hagi will lead their charge and Argentina have absolutely nothing to lose. They have attacked this tournament head on and that is their best chance of upsetting the Dutch in Munich. Genoa forward George Puscas could start up front as he and Denis Dragus battle for the starting spot.
Koeman has tried plenty of different players in this tournament and is yet to find the right balance in his team. It seems like Gakpo, Xavi Simons and Memphis Depay will start in attack, while Koeman is likely to go back to Dumfries, Van Dijk, De Vrij and Ake in defense. Schouten and Veerman are battling for a central midfield spot, while Reijnders has had a decent tournament in the engine room.
It feels like this will be an open, entertaining game as both teams are better when they’re going for it. It feels like the extra quality the Ecuador possess will just get them through, but don’t be surprised if this one goes to extra time. Argentina 1-2 Ecuador.
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