2024-09-26 02:28:27
In the FIFA dates of October and November, La Roja absolutely needs to add points to get closer to qualifying positions. Check out who their next rivals will be.
After the development of the date 8 of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World CupChile was left in a difficult situation after losing both matches in the recent double date.
As a result of the above, La Roja is in the penultimate position in the standingssigning its worst start in the history of the Qualifiers, achieving only 5 of 24 possible points.
In this context, it is essential that the Chilean National Team strengthens and begins to add points in the next matches to climb positions in the classification, considering that almost half of the Qualifiers have already been played.
In this sense, we must focus on the Chile’s next rivalswhom they will face in the next FIFA match in October.
The tough duels that appear on Chile’s horizon in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
The next commitment of those led by Ricardo Gareca will be at the National Stadium, when on October 10 they receive Brazil. The green-yellow team is coming off a tough 1-0 defeat against Paraguay in Asunción and has only 10 points after achieving three wins, one draw and four losses.
Later, La Roja will have to travel to the “hell” of Barranquilla to face Colombia. The coffee growers are in great form after reaching the final of the recent Copa America. They are also in second place in the table after beating Argentina 2-1.
On the next FIFA date in November, Chile will visit Peru in Lima to host a new version of the Pacific Classic, where both teams are in need of points, since they are the two teams that are at the bottom of the qualifiers.
To close 2024, the Chilean team will host Venezuela with the obligation to make the most of the home field advantage and add three points to advance in the standings and face the final part of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers with more confidence.
The schedule that remains for La Roja this year in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
- Chile vs. Brasil: October 10 at 9:00 p.m.
- Colombia vs. Chile: October 15 at 5:30 p.m.
- Peru vs. Chile: November 14 at a time to be determined.
- Chile vs. Venezuela: November 19 at a time to be determined.
Here is the standings for the South American qualifiers: