The CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers are coming into their decisive stage, and shortly we’ll know which nationwide groups have secured a ticket to the 2026 World Cup, which can head to the playoff spherical, and which three will likely be eradicated. Each level is essential, and no crew can afford to ease up—particularly these nonetheless dreaming of reaching the most important stage in international soccer.
Up to now, the one crew formally certified is Argentina. Lionel Scaloni’s squad leads the desk with authority, sitting on 31 factors—eight forward of second-place Ecuador. The Albiceleste have been constant and now intention to shut out the qualifiers sturdy, refining their crew chemistry forward of the World Cup.
This Thursday at 9:00 PM ET, Argentina will go to Chile for Matchday 15. The sport, set to be performed on Chilean soil, is extra than simply one other qualifier—it’s a fierce South American rivalry. Scaloni’s crew will look to maintain sharpening their ways and particular person type forward of the match.
Issues look a lot more durable for Chile, who sit on the backside of the standings with simply 10 factors. A win is completely mandatory in the event that they need to preserve their playoff hopes alive. Head coach Ricardo Gareca is aware of there’s no room for error—something lower than three factors could possibly be a deadly blow.
Confirmed lineups for Chile vs. Argentina
Argentina: Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Leonardo Balerdi, Nicolás Tagliafico; Giuliano Simeone, Rodrigo De Paul, Exequiel Palacios, Thiago Almada; Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez.
Chile: Brayan Cortés; Felipe Loyola, Guillermo Maripán, Francisco Sierralta, Gabriel Suazo; Arturo Vidal, Rodrigo Echeverría, Vicente Pizarro; Darío Osorio, Alexis Sánchez, Lucas Cepeda.
