2024-09-12 14:35:18
La Roja will visit the Albiceleste with numerous absences, with the need to add points to get fully into the qualification zone.
This week the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup with the dispute of the duels corresponding to Date 7 and 8, where Chile will have the difficult task of visiting Argentina in Buenos Aires.
This commitment It will mark Ricardo Gareca’s debut as coach of La Roja in the Qualifiersafter he directed his first matches for points in the 2024 Copa América, a tournament in which he recorded two draws and one loss, precisely against the Albiceleste.
The Chilean team will arrive in Buenos Aires with the need to add points, since the national team is in the 8th place with only 5 points and out of the qualifying zone for the World Cup in North America. Meanwhile, the team led by Lionel Scaloni comes to the duel in its best form, as they are the current world champions, of America, and also, they lead the standings with 15 points.
For this duel, Chile will have significant losses: Diego Valdes and Bruno Barticciottowho were injured and were released from the squad. To replace them, Ricardo Gareca called up Esteban Pavez and Gonzalo TapiaHowever, this Wednesday two new pieces of bad news were released, which are related to the departures of Ben Brereton and Erick Pulgaralthough the latter will rejoin the clash with Bolivia.
What time and where to watch the Chile vs. Argentina match live in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers?
The Chile vs. Argentina match for the qualifiers will be played this Thursday, September 5th at 8:00 p.m. at the Most Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires.
The clash between La Roja and La Albiceleste will be broadcast live on TV open through Chilevisionand on cable through the signal of ESPN. While in streamingyou can follow the crucial Qualifying match on Chilevisión.cl and Disney+.
Regarding the next date, the Team of All will have to receive Bolivia at the National Stadium on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:00 p.m.
The probable formation of Chile
Ricardo Gareca made some changes in the team’s last practice, taking Carlos Palacios out of the starting eleven to bring in Felpe Loyola.
In this way, Chile’s lineup for the match against Argentina would be: Gabriel Arias in the arch; Mauricio IslaMatthias CatalanPaulo Díaz and Thomas Galdames in defense; Felipe LoyolaRodrigo Echeverria and Marcelino Núñez in the midfield; Dario OsorioEduardo Vargas and Victor Davila in front.
The probable formation of Argentina
For his part, Lionel Scaloni still has doubts about the starting eleven, but according to the teams he has stopped in training, the probable formation would be with: Emiliano Dibu Martínez in the arc; Nahuel MolinaCristian RomeroLysander MartínezMarcos Acunain defense; Enzo FernándezRodrigo From PaulAlexis Mac Allister in the midfield; Lautaro MartínezJulian Álvarez and Nicholas González in front.