How to watch today's Ecuador vs Argentina World Cup qualification game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Argentina wrap up their 2026 World Cup qualifying journey on Tuesday with a trip to Guayaquil for a high-stakes clash against Ecuador.

The reigning world champions enter the match fresh off a commanding 3-0 victory over Venezuela, while Ecuador were forced to share the spoils in a frustrating scoreless draw on the road.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Ecuador vs Argentina online - TV channels & live streams

Premier Sports 1

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In the United Kingdom (UK), the World Cup Qualification match between Ecuador and Argentina will be available to watch and stream online live through Premier Sports 1.

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Ecuador vs Argentina kick-off time

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The World Cup Qualification match between Ecuador and Argentina will be played in Guayaquil at the Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha.

It will kick off at 12 am BST on Wednesday, September 10, in the UK.

Team news & squads

Ecuador vs Argentina lineups

Ecuador

4-4-1-1

Formation

4-2-3-1

ARG

1

H. Galindez

6

W. Pacho

21

A. Franco

4

J. Ordonez

3

P. Hincapie

23

M. Caicedo

15

P. Vite

20

N. Angulo

19

G. Plata

17

A. Preciado

13

E. Valencia

23

E. Martinez

4

G. Montiel

3

N. Tagliafico

6

L. Balerdi

19

N. Otamendi

17

G. Simeone

5

L. Paredes

7

R. De Paul

20

A. Mac Allister

15

N. Gonzalez

22

L. Martinez

4-2-3-1

ARG

ECU

-Line up

• 1

  H. Galindez

• 6

  W. Pacho

• 21

  A. Franco

• 4

  J. Ordonez

• 3

  P. Hincapie

• 23

  M. Caicedo

  16’

  50’

• 15

  P. Vite

• 20

  N. Angulo

  59’

• 19

  G. Plata

  26’

  69’

• 17

  A. Preciado

  45’

  46’

• 13

  E. Valencia

  45’ + 13’

  59’

Substitutes

• 12

  M. Ramirez

• 18

  J. Alcivar

  59’

• 9

  J. Yeboah

  46’, 90’ + 3’

• 8

  L. Campana

• 14

  A. Minda

  90’ + 3’

• 2

  F. Torres

• 22

  G. Valle

• 16

  D. Castillo

• 11

  K. Rodriguez

  69’

• 10

  K. Paez

  59’

• 5

  C. Ramirez

• 7

  Y. Medina

Manager

• S. Beccacece

ARG

-Line up

• 23

  E. Martinez

• 4

  G. Montiel

  68’

• 3

  N. Tagliafico

  65’

• 6

  L. Balerdi

  80’

• 19

  N. Otamendi

  31’

• 17

  G. Simeone

  38’

• 5

  L. Paredes

  62’

• 7

  R. De Paul

  68’

• 20

  A. Mac Allister

• 15

  N. Gonzalez

• 22

  L. Martinez

  8’

  63’

Substitutes

• 10

  F. Mastantuono

  62’

• 11

  G. Lo Celso

  68’

• 9

  J. Alvarez

  63’

• 16

  N. Molina

  68’

• 21

  A. Varela

• 18

  N. Paz

• 12

  G. Rulli

• 8

  M. Acuna

• 1

  W. Benitez

• 13

  J. Lopez

• 2

  J. Foyth

  38’

• 14

  E. Palacios

Manager

• L. Scaloni

Ecuador team news

For the hosts, Moises Caicedo continues to be the heartbeat in midfield, dictating play and offering defensive steel. Up top, the ever-reliable Enner Valencia not only spearheads the attack but also sets the tone with his relentless work rate. 

Defensively, Ecuador boast one of the strongest backlines in world football: Piero Hincapie, Willian Pacho, Pervis Estupiñán, and rising talent Joel Ordonez, all expertly shielded by Caicedo's presence in front.

Argentina team news

Argentina will be without their talisman. Lionel Messi has confirmed he won't feature as he nurses a hamstring problem, leaving Lionel Scaloni to shuffle his deck. The door now opens for fringe players to seize their chance, with Lautaro Martinez, Nico Paz, Alexis Mac Allister, and Giovanni Lo Celso all in line to step into the XI after starting on the bench last time out. Nicolas Gonzalez and Exequiel Palacios are also pushing hard for minutes, giving Scaloni plenty of options.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

ECU

Last 5 matches

ARG

0

Wins

1

Draw

4

Wins

• Argentina

  1

  -

  1

  Ecuador

• Argentina

  1

  -

  0

  Ecuador

• Argentina

  1

  -

  0

  Ecuador

• Ecuador

  1

  -

  1

  Argentina

• Argentina

  3

  -

  0

  Ecuador

2

Goals scored

7

Games over 2.5 goals

1/5

Both teams scored

2/5

Standings

Useful links

• Latest betting updates
• World Cup Qualification news
• Ecuador team page
• Argentina team page
• Football on TV in the UK