Argentina Takes On Chile in World Cup Qualifiers This Friday

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina is set to face Chile in a World Cup qualifying match early Friday morning at 3:00 AM. This match is a crucial part of the qualifications for the 2026 World Cup.

Argentina arrives as the top-ranked team in the FIFA standings and has already secured a spot in the upcoming World Cup. Coach Lionel Scaloni aims to maintain momentum and build confidence heading into the tournament.

The upcoming clash will see Argentina face one of its old rivals, Chile, a team that has seen better days. Chile is experiencing a generational shift and is working to rebuild its squad. Despite these challenges, Chile remains a formidable opponent.

Star player Lionel Messi leads the champions of the 2022 World Cup into this match with strong expectations. The starting lineups for the game are expected to include key players such as Cortes, Loyola, and Maripán for Chile, while Argentina will field players like Martínez, Fernández, and of course, Messi.

However, fans in France will not be able to watch live coverage of this match.