Copa America 2024: How to watch Argentina vs. Ecuador for free

The knockout round of the 2024 Copa America officially kicks off tonight in Houston, and just as they did with the tournament as a whole, reigning champions Argentina will open the round with a July Fourth tilt against Ecuador.

As the stage name implies, the winners here will continue on to next week’s semifinals while the losing team will be eliminated from the tournament; this means there will be no more draws and tied games will continue into a penalty kick shootout to determine a winner.

Tonight’s game airs on FOX, but Sling TV and DIRECTV Stream will carry the game at a discount or free entirely for new subscribers who want to tune in to watch Argentina and Ecuador in the knockouts.

When is the Argentina vs. Ecuador match at the 2024 Copa America?

Argentina and Ecuador play each other tonight, July 4, at 9:00 p.m. ET.

What channel is Argentina vs. Ecuador airing on?

Argentina vs. Ecuador is airing on FOX, so if you haven’t cut the cord yet, just flip the channel over to FOX at 9:00 p.m. tonight or log into the Fox Sports app with your cable credentials.

How to watch Argentina vs. Ecuador for free:

There’s still more than five days of Copa America left, but if you want to watch some of it for free, DIRECTV Stream offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. When the trial is over, you’ll pay $79.99/month for over 90 live channels.

Other ways to stream Argentina vs. Ecuador:

If you’re planning on watching more than one match, then the most cost-effective way to stream the entire 2024 Copa America is without using a free trial. They run at most seven days and then cost a decent sum to keep the subscription even for just a month. With this option, you won’t get any days for free, but you’ll only spend $23.

Sling TV’s Blue plan includes FS1; right now, you can get your first month for 50% off. Instead of $45, you’ll pay $22.50 — and all you’ll need is one month of Sling to watch the entire tournament through the July 14 final match.

Where is Argentina vs. Ecuador being played?

Tonight’s Argentina vs. Ecuador match is at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Is Messi playing in the 2024 Copa America?

After missing Argentina’s last match with a thigh injury, Messi has trained with the team again but his status is questionable for tonight’s match.

Copa America squads: Who is playing for Argentina and Ecuador?

Argentina roster for the 2024 Copa America

Goalkeepers:

• Franco Armani (River Plate)
• Gerónimo Rulli (Ajax)
• Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa)

Defenders:

• Gonzalo Montiel (Nottingham Forest)
• Germán Pezzella (Real Betis)
• Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica)
• Cristian Romero (Tottenham)
• Nicolás Tagliafico (Lyon)
• Lucas Martínez Quarta (Fiorentina)
• Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United)
• Nahuel Molina (Atlético Madrid)
• Marcos Acuña (Sevilla)

Midfielders:

• Guido Rodríguez (Real Betis)
• Leandro Paredes (AS Roma)
• Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
• Rodrigo de Paul (Atlético Madrid)
• Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen)
• Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)
• Giovani Lo Celso (Tottenham)
• Ángel Di María (Benfica)
• Valentín Carboni (Monza)

Forwards:

• Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
• Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United)
• Nicolas González (Fiorentina)
• Lautaro Martínez (Internazionale)
• Julián Álvarez (Manchester City)

Ecuador roster for the 2024 Copa America

Goalkeepers:

• Hernán Galíndez (Huracán)
• Alexander Domínguez (Liga de Quito)
• Moises Ramírez (Independiente del Valle)

Defenders:

• Piero Hincapié (Bayer Leverkusen)
• William Pacho (Eintracht Frankfurt)
• Félix Torres (Corinthians)
• Joel Ordóñez (Club Brugge)
• Andrés Micolta (Pachuca)
• Jackson Porozo (Troyes)
• Layan Loor (CD Universidad Catolica)
• José Hurtado (RB Bragantino)
• Angelo Preciado (Sparta Prague)

Midfielders:

• Carlos Gruezo (San Jose Earthquakes)
• Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea)
• Alan Franco (Atletico Mineiro)
• José Cifuentes (Cruzeiro)
• Joao Ortiz (Independiente del Valle)
• Kendry Paez (Independiente del Valle)
• Jeremy Sarmiento (Ipswich Town)
• John Yeboah (Rakow Czestochowa)
• Ángel Mena (Leon)
• Alan Minda (Cercle Bruges)
• Janner Corozo (Barcelona SC)

Forwards

• Enner Valencia (Internacional)
• Kevin Rodríguez (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise)
• Jordy Caicedo (Atlas)

Why Trust Post Wanted by the New York Post

This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Writer/Reporter for New York Post’s streaming property, Decider, and contributor to Post Wanted Shopping. Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on each streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she’s also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. Prior to joining Decider and New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews.