Argentina’s forward Lionel Messi (center) is marked by Ecuador’s defender Pervis Estupinan (left) and Ecuador’s midfielder Carlos Gruezo during a 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match at the Mas Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on Thursday.

Argentina's forward Lionel Messi (center) is marked by Ecuador's defender Pervis Estupinan (left) and Ecuador's midfielder Carlos Gruezo during a 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match at the Mas Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on Thursday.