Uruguay vs Argentina: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Preview

Argentina will face Uruguay in the FIFA World Cup 2026 South American qualifiers at Estadio Centenario. With Argentina leading the standings at 25 points and Uruguay third at 20 points, the match’s outcome is crucial for both teams. Lionel Messi’s absence will be felt by Argentina, while a draw could elevate Uruguay to second place.

Argentina is set to compete against Uruguay in the 13th round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 South American qualifiers. This match will take place at Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay, on Friday. Currently, Argentina leads the CONMEBOL qualifiers with 25 points from 12 games, while Uruguay stands third with 20 points from the same number of matches.

In their last encounter, Argentina secured a victory against Peru, positioned ninth in the standings. Meanwhile, Uruguay managed to draw 1-1 against Brazil in their previous match. It is worth noting that Argentina will be missing their star player, Lionel Messi, due to an injury. A draw against Argentina would allow Uruguay to surpass them and potentially claim second place in the standings, as the top six teams will qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals.

The predicted lineups for the match are as follows:
Argentina: E Martinez (GK), Molina, Balerdi, Otamendi, Tagliafico, De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister, A. Correa, Alvarez, Gonzalez.
Uruguay: Rochet (GK), Varela, Araujo, Gimenez, Saracchi, Ugarte, Valverde, Bentancur, Pellistri, Nunez, M. Araujo.

The match between Uruguay and Argentina is eagerly anticipated by fans. For updates, Sportstar will provide a live blog covering the game, along with insights into its significance in the qualifiers.

In summary, the upcoming match between Argentina and Uruguay in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers highlights the competitive standings in the CONMEBOL region. Both teams have shown strong performances, and the absence of Lionel Messi from the Argentine lineup may impact their strategy. As each team vies for a top position, the encounter promises to be highly engaging and significant for the qualifiers.

Original Source: sportstar.thehindu.com