Uruguay is set to host a decisive collision against Argentina for match day 13 in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. With Lionel Messi absent from the squad, Manager Lionel Scaloni will have to put in a competitive team against Marcelo Biels’s side.
Argentina is currently leading Conmebol World Cup qualifiers With 25 points from 12 matches, while Uruguay is in 3rd place with 20 points. The game is scheduled to take place at 18:30 local time.
Bielsa will aim for her second victory in a row over Scalonis ArgentinaThis time at home. In their previous meeting (Matchday 5), Uruguay las Albiceleste surprised with a 2-0 victory in Buenos Aires. In front of the game addressed Scaloni Uruguay’s upcoming match:
“We already know how Marcelo’s team plays. The truth is that it will be a very tough match, we are prepared for it. We made sure to review and go through what happened at LA Bombonera, but every match is different. We hope it goes best, they are the home team and they are very strong there“He said at Thursday’s press conference.
Argentina fights with multiple key injuries
Although Argentina’s qualification is far from danger, the upcoming matches against Uruguay and Brazil were seen as an excellent opportunity for the team to assert their dominance and further cement their place as the best national team. However, Staircase will have to cope without several important World Cup winners due to the last minute damage.
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The most remarkable absence is that of Lionel MessiWho picked up a minor muscle injury in his last match for Inter Miami against Atlanta United. Other injuries at the last minute have on the side Paulo DybalaThe Lautaro Martinezand Gonzalo MontielFurther limiting Scaloni’s options.
Another significant blow is the absence of Lisandro Martinezwhich suffered from an ACL injury when he played for Manchester United. These injuries will give young talents that Nico PazThe Giuliano SimeoneThe Santiago Castroand Benjamin Dominguez The ability to get minutes with the national team.
Confirmed starting lineups for Uruguay and Argentina
Uruguays confirmed assortment (4-3-3): Sergio Rochet; Nahitan Nandez, Ronald Araujo, Jose Maria Gimenez, Mathias Olivera; Federico Valverde, Rodrigo Bentancur, Giorgian de Arscascaeta; Facundo Pellists, Darwin Nuñez, Maximiliano Araujo.
Argentina’s confirmed range (4-3-3): Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico; Enzo Fernandez, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allists; Giuliano Simeone, Julian Alvarez, Thiago Almada.
