2024-09-13 17:29:14
La Roja is in a very difficult position in the table, so it must keep an eye on the development of the rest of the matches.
After a long wait, the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup resume this week, where Chile will face Argentina in Buenos Aires with the need to add points to get closer to the qualifying positions for the World Cup that will be held in North America.
In this context, and despite the fact that the first round has not yet been played in its entirety, it is important to have a calculator in hand to know what results are best for La Roja to continue competing on the way to the world championship.
The scenarios that Chile will have depending on the result it gets against Argentina
The Chilean team arrives at the Most Monumental Stadium in Argentina in the 8th place in the qualifying tablewhere he has only added 5 points. Considering that Six countries qualify directly and one goes to the play-offs, Ricardo Gareca’s team urgently needs to pick up points. In fact, a historic win could put them in the qualification zone if Brazil loses to Ecuador, or on the contrary, if they beat Beccacece’s team by a landslide. Added to this, Paraguay’s team must not score 3 points against Uruguay in Montevideo, a result that is quite feasible at first glance.
In case that La Roja and La Albiceleste drawthe most convenient scenario would be that The Paraguayan team loses to La Celestein order to qualify for the playoffs.
If Chile falls In their match against Lionel Scaloni’s team, in order not to lose so much ground in the table, we would have to wait for Bolivia no gane a la Vinotinto, nor that Peru does the same against Colombia. If the opposite occurs, the Altiplano team would move on to the Team of All, while the team from Rímac would equal them in points and the goal difference would take on a fundamental role.
The matches of La Roja’s direct rivals on this date 7
At 4:00 p.m. this Thursday, September 5, Bolivia welcomes Venezuela at the stadium Municipality of El Altolocated at an altitude of more than 4,000 metres. The best result would be a draw, since if Bolivia wins and Chile loses, it would surpass it in the table, while a victory for the Vinotinto would leave it in a better position, considering that it is fourth with 9 points.
On the other hand, Uruguay welcomes Paraguay in Montevideo this Friday, where the Bielsa’s team should win for the Albirroja do not continue to climb in the table (they are in 7th place tied with Chile in points). In this case, a thrashing by the Celeste would be a godsend, since the goal difference is what puts Paraguay above La Roja (-2 against -4, respectively).
Regarding the other parties, there is the one of Brazil and Ecuador. Although the Verdeamarela is 6th with 7 points, It is better for him to win his duel, Given the quality of their players and their history, they will hardly be left out of the World Cup. Given the above, it would be easier to catch up with Beccacece’s team, which is in 5th place with 8 points.
Regarding the match between Peru and Colombiathe ideal is that Those from Rímac do not triumphsince they would not be able to get close to La Roja. The neighboring country is at the bottom of the table with a difference of -7, and if they win and Chile loses, they could overtake them in the standings.
Ahead of Matchday 7: Here’s the standings for the South American Qualifiers
What time and where to watch the Chile vs. Argentina match live in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers?
The Chile vs. Argentina match 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 Qualifiers match on Chilevisión.cl and Disney+.
Schedule and where to watch the 7th round of the Qualifiers
- Bolivia vs Venezuela: Thursday, September 5th at 16:00 hours. Transmission: Mega 2 y Mega GO.
- Uruguay vs Paraguay: Friday, September 6th at 7:30 pm. Transmission: Chilevisión, ESPN and Disney+ Premium.
- Brazil vs Ecuador: Friday, September 6th at 21:00 hours. Transmission: Mega, Mega 2 and Mega GO.
- Peru vs Colombia: Friday, September 6th at 9:30 pm. Transmission: Chilevisión, ESPN and Disney+ Premium.