(VIDEO) Lionel Messi’s effect, this is how hard it is to enter the stadium to see Argentina vs Ecuador

Lionel Messi continues to perform well in MLS and wants to keep up his good form against Ecuador. Argentina's debut in these CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifiers marks the beginning of a new era for Lionel Scaloni's national team.

As the current champions, the ‘Albiceleste’ have the enormous responsibility of earning points to defend their title in the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The excitement of seeing Lionel Messi at ‘El Monumental ’has been expressed in many ways.

For example, ticket prices have soared due to Messi's presence. With a motivated and highly skilled Rosario native, Argentina is expected to field its best players today. However, the new generation of Ecuadorian football has a lot to offer, with names like Moises Caicedo, Piero Hincapie, Estupeñan, among others.

The surge of interest in gaining access to River Plate's stadium in Belgrano has been attributed to the Messi effect, highlighting how challenging it is to enter the stadium located in the capital city of Buenos Aires

Here's the video