Jul 4, 2024 · Messi missed his penalty kick in a shootout, but Argentina outlasted Ecuador 1-1 (4-2 in penalty kicks) in their Copa America quarterfinal match Thursday night in front of 69,456 people at NRG...

Jul 5, 2024 · HOUSTON (AP) — 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, Messi hit the crossbar, jeopardizing a trip to the semifinals.

Sep 8, 2023 · A 78th-minute free-kick goal from Lionel Messi sent the defending FIFA World Cup champions through to victory over Ecuador by a 1-0 score to begin 2026 qualifying.

Sep 7, 2023 · Messi scored a free kick in the 78th minute to lead Argentina to a 1-0 win over Ecuador during a 2026 World Cup qualifying match on Thursday night.

Sep 8, 2023 · Lionel Messi scored his 104th goal for Argentina in a 1-0 win over Ecuador. Argentina got its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off to a winning start thanks to yet another sublime Lionel...

Jul 5, 2024 · Ecuador limited Lionel Messi to just 32 touches tonight, his fewest in a competitive game in which he played the full 90 minutes for Argentina since 2011.

The ESPN FC crew reacts to Argentina's 1-0 win over Ecuador in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Lionel Messi scored the countries only goal with a free kick in...

Jun 10, 2024 · Angel Di Maria scored as Lionel Messi returned to the international stage for the first time in six months, helping Argentina to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a Copa America warmup match.

Sep 8, 2023 · Argentina edged out Ecuador 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers thanks to a sensational free-kick from talisman Lionel Messi last night.

Sep 8, 2023 · Messi scored his 29th goal in a qualifier as Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni continued his undefeated run in qualifying since taking over.