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Messi’s late free kick seals Argentina’s narrow win over Ecuador in World Cup qualifiers

By Hatem Mamdouh

Buenos Aires, Argentina – Lionel Messi scored a late free kick to give Argentina a 1-0 win over Ecuador in their opening World Cup qualifying match on Thursday.

(Lionel Messi) Argentine VS Ecuador - Image Source: Sky News

The match was played at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in front of a crowd of nearly 85,000.

Messi, who has been in fine form for club and country this season, struck in the 78th minute to break the deadlock. His curling free kick from 25 yards out beat the Ecuadorian goalkeeper and nestled in the bottom corner.

The win gives Argentina a good start to their qualifying campaign, but they will need to improve if they are to reach the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.


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Hatem Mamdouh

I'm Hatem Mamdouh, born in 1987 and I am a computer science graduate, my passion is for technology and problem-solving and I have a strong interest in sports.


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