Argentina Advances in World Cup Qualifiers
Messi's Goal Secures Victory
Buenos Aires, Argentina (March 28, 2023)
Defending world champions Argentina kicked off their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ecuador at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
The match was a tight affair, with both teams creating chances but failing to convert. It was Lionel Messi who broke the deadlock in the second half, curling a sumptuous free kick into the top corner of the net to give Argentina the lead.
Argentina held on to their advantage for the remainder of the match, with Ecuador unable to find an equalizer. The victory puts Argentina in a strong position in Group A, as they now have three points from their first two matches.
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