Argentina’s men’s national football team is set to play in the 2024 Copa América quarterfinals, the first of only three games standing between them and a successful title defense. The Albiceleste will take on Ecuador on Thursday at 10 p.m. Here’s everything you need to know to watch Lionel Messi and his squad go up against la Tri .

What’s the Copa América and who plays in it?

The Copa América is an international tournament where South American teams and guests compete to be the best in the continent. It was first played in 1916 and it’s the oldest continental trophy that’s still ongoing. In 2021, Argentina clinched its 15th Copa América by beating Brazil 1-0 in the final, tying Uruguay for the record number of continental titles.

The 2024 Copa América is being played in the United States, with 13 cities hosting games. It kicked off on  June 20 and the final match will be played on July 14.

Who plays in the Copa América?

Ten national teams from the Conmebol, the South American Football Confederation, are competing for the title: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. For the 2024 tournament, six teams from the Confederation of North and Central America, as well as the Caribbean Football Association qualified: Canada, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mexico, Panamá and the USA.

How can I watch the Argentina v. Ecuador match at the Copa America 2024?

You can join the Herald’s Watch Party at Sheikob’s Bagels (Uriarte 1386 Buenos Aires City) on Thursday, July 4. We’ll also be celebrating the 4th of July with a special hot dog menu. The event starts at 7 p.m. and the game kicks off at 10 p.m

Several bars across Buenos Aires will be showing the game. Locos x el Fútbol (Las Heras 2101, Recoleta) is one of the city’s biggest sports bars, with several giant screens and lots of football-themed decorations.

For those hoping for a classic pub experience, Sullivan’s (Jorge Luis Borges 1702, Palermo) was the first Irish sports pub established in Palermo and offers a wide selection of beers and foods.

El Banderín (Guardia Vieja 3601, Almagro), one of Buenos Aires’s traditional bares notables, opened in 1923 and takes its name from the incredible collection of team flags from across the world that adorns its walls.