Argentina will take on Ecuador in Houston on July 4 for the first match of the 2024 Copa America quarterfinals. The defending champions secured a flawless record in the group stage, topping Group A without conceding a single goal in all three matches. However, concerns over captain Lionel Messi’s fitness have emerged as a minor distraction ahead of this crucial encounter.

On the other hand, Ecuador finished level with Mexico on four points after a goalless draw in their final Group B match. Felix Sanchez’s team secured their spot in the knockout stages based on superior goal difference. Despite being considered underdogs in this matchup, they possess talent like Kendry Paez, who is set to join Chelsea, making them capable of causing an upset.

Argentina vs. Ecuador live updates, highlights from Copa America 2024

AFTER PENALTIES: Argentina 1(4)-1(2) Ecuador.

Argentina 4-2 Ecuador: ARGENTINA SCORES – Otamend wins it for Argentina. They are on their way to the semi-finals.

Argentina 3-2 Ecuador: ECUADOR SCORES – Caicedo’s penalty is touched by Martinez but he can’t keep it out.

Argentina 3-1 Ecuador: ARGENTINA SCORES – Montiel side foots it home and Argentina are on the brink.

Argentina 2-1 Ecuador: ECUADOR SCORES – Yeboah keeps Ecuador alive by blasting into the top corner.

Argentina 2-0 Ecuador: ARGENTINA SCORES – McAllister slides the penalty into the right-bottom corner. Argentina are close here.

Argentina 1-0 Ecuador: ECUADOR MISS – Martinez makes another save. He denies Minda. Incredible.

Argentina 1-0 Ecuador: ARGENTINA SCORES – Alvarez blasts his penalty into the top corner. Favourites on the board.

Argentina 0-0 Ecuador: ECUADOR MISS – Martinez saves Messi’s blushes by denying Mena. The crowd is going nuts. Wow.