(VIDEO) Ecuador players can't take the ball away from Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi and Argentina is facing Ecuador tonight in the World Cup qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Both teams are coming in with their full squads and are eager to start this World Cup journey on the right foot.

The Argentine coach understands the importance of winning at home in these first official matches for the ‘Albiceleste’ after becoming World Champions in Qatar 2022.

Messi's quality at 36 years old remains at a high level, and the fans in Buenos Aires know it. During the match, there was a moment where the Ecuadorian players had difficulty taking the ball away from Lionel Messi.

Here's the video

(Credits to El Futbolero International on Twitter)