Lionel Messi Reacts to Helping Argentina Beat Ecuador: “Great Way to Start”
- The world champions kicked off their 2026 World Cupqualifying campaign in style
- Lionel Messi scored the only goal as Argentina beat Ecuador 1-0 in Buenos Aires
- He expressed satisfaction at his team's ability to grind out a win on a difficult night
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Lionel Messi got Argentinaoff to a perfect start in their bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they hope to defend their title in the US, Mexico, and Canada.
The worldchampions returned to a packed El Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires to play Ecuador, and it was the captain who scored the only goal of the encounter from a freekick to secure three points.
A disciplined defensive display, marshalled by Tottenhamdefender Cuti Romero and the midfield trio of Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, and Rodrigo De Paul, helped see out the win.
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FootballTheir next game comes in possibly the most difficult region to play in in South America, the high altitudes of La Paz, Bolivia, an arena in which Argentina were once thrashed 6-1 by the home side.
Messi reacts to Argentina's victoryMessi continues to captain his country to greater heights after overcoming his initial struggles with the national team. Winning the Copa America eased the pressure on him, and the World Cup triumph completed his joy.
There are concerns about whether he will be at the next Mundial, but first, they must qualify, and it was he who got the opening three points. He described it as a perfect start in a message on his Instagram page.
Goalreported that despite doubts over Messi's presence for the game against Bolivia due to his strenuous
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