Lionel Messi missed from the spot after a late Ecuador equalizer took their Copa America quarterfinal against Argentina to penalties — but goalkeeper Emi Martinez helped to spare his blushes in a ...

Argentina take on Ecuador in the first quarter-final match at Copa America 2024, and Lionel Messi is said to be a game-time decision. Ecuador, meanwhile, finished second in Group B, earning themselves ...

Argentina finished 2026 World Cup qualifying with just 10 men on the field and 1-0 defeat in Ecuador on Tuesday, sans Lionel Messi, with the reigning World Cup champions already guaranteed top spot in ...

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique ...

Ecuador attempt to pull off a major upset when they meet defending champions Argentina at NRG Stadium in Houston on Thursday in the quarterfinals of Copa America 2024. Ecuador went 1-1-1 in the group ...

Copa América action contined Thursday on FOX with defending champion Argentina tied 1-1 with CONMEBOL rival Ecuador after 90 minutes plus stoppage time in the quarterfinals at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Argentina seek their 11th consecutive victory when they begin the defense of their title on Thursday against visiting Ecuador in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying opener. Argentina have been perfect ...

HOUSTON — Defending champion Argentina advanced to the Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw on Thursday night after conceding a tying goal in second-half ...

Argentina is back on the field -- and so is Lionel Messi. The 36-year-old Argentine was one of 32 players named to manager Lionel Scaloni's squad for the nation's upcoming international matches vs.

It wasn’t pretty but Argentina are through to the semifinals of Copa America 2024 as they beat Ecuador on penalty kicks in Houston, Texas. [ MORE: Copa America schedule, bracket] Lisandro Martinez ...

HOUSTON — Lionel Messi stepped up to take Argentina's first penalty kick in a Copa America shootout against Ecuador, just like he did in the 2022 World Cup final victory over France. Only this time, ...