Ricardo Gareca would have only one doubt to confirm the formation of La Roja for this Tuesday’s duel.
Ricardo Gareca defines the last details for the duel Chile vs Colombia for the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, and will do so with a formation that features the return of an important player who was suspended.
La Roja arrives at the “hell” of Barranquilla with multiple casualties and with the urgency of scoring points. The Chilean National Team had to release Esteban Pavez (pneumonia), to Williams Alarcon (physical discomfort) now Carlos Palacios (personal problems). Now, without these names and with the inclusion of Cesar Perez In the call, the Everyone’s Team will seek to rebound in the standings, in which they are last with only five points.
For its part, Colombia arrives at the game placing itself in the second position in the Qualifiers with 16 points, only three points behind Argentina, which tops the classification. The Cafeteros will take to the field with the aim of becoming stronger at home and recovering the points they lost during their visit to Bolivia, where they lost 1-0 with one extra player in almost the entire match.
This would be the formation of Chile against Colombia in the Qualifiers
For this duel, La Roja would present some modifications, such as the return of Erick Pulgarwho will be from the beginning in place of Esteban Pavez. Regarding the rest of the team, this would remain the same in relation to the match against Brazil. In this sense, the Tiger would only have the doubt whether he keeps Guillermo Maripan or if it includes Paulo Diaz.
According to the latest practices, the formation that Ricardo Gareca would present this Tuesday for the duel between Chile and Colombia would be with: Brayan Cortes in the arch; Felipe Loyola, Benjamín Kuscevic, Guillermo Maripán (Paulo Díaz) and Thomas Galdames in defense; Erick Pulgar y Rodrigo Echeverria as containment flyers; Darío Osorio, Diego Valdés and Víctor Dávila more advanced; and Eduardo Vargas in the attack.
For his part, the Colombian coach, Nestor Lorenzowould have in the starting eleven: Camilo Vargas in the arch; Santiago Arias, Davinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí and Johan Mojica in defense; Richard Ríos, Jefferson Lerma; Jhon Arias, James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz in midfield; Jhon Jáder Durán (Jhon Córdoba) in front.
At what time and where to watch the Colombia vs Chile match live in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers?
The party of Colombia vs Chile The 2026 World Cup Qualifiers will be played this Tuesday, October 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Roberto Meléndez Metropolitan Stadium in Barranquilla.
The clash between La Roja and the Cafeteros will be broadcast live on TV open through Chilevisionand in cable through the signal ESPN. While in streamingyou can follow the qualifying duel on Chilevisión.cl and Disney+.