The South America 2026 World Cup Qualification are back with an exciting 7th matchday, where Argentina Welcome Chile at the Estadio Mas Monumental in Buenos Aires tonight. As kick-off draws closer, The lineups are set.

The hosts go into this duel in very good mood after winning the Copa America in the USA and reaching the second consecutive place. Lionel Scaloni’s team also leads the Conmebol World Cup Qualifiers rankings. with 15 points after six rounds.

The Redon the other hand, come in this game as clear outsiders after failing to progress past the group stage of this summer’s Copa America. In addition, Ricardo Gareca’s team are ninth in the World Cup qualifying table, with just five points from six games.

Argentina’s lineup against Chile

Argentina’s most notable absence from tonight’s game against Chile is none other than Lionel Messiwho is still recovering from an ankle injury sustained in the Copa America final against Colombia. But they will also miss Angel Di Mariawho retired from the national team in the summer.

Lionel Messi No.10 of Argentina looks on against Chile during a group stage match at MetLife Stadium on June 25, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Argentina’s lineup: Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Lisandro Martinez; Rodrigo de Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez; Julian Alvarez, Lautaro Martinez, Nicolas Gonzalez.

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Chile’s lineup against Argentina

However, Chile will have to compete without important players. For the first time in 19 years will not count on the experienced stars Alexis Sanchez, Arturo Vidal, Gary Medel and Claudio Bravo.

Chile’s lineup: Gabriel Arias, Mauricio Isla, Matias Catalan, Paulo Diaz, Thomas Galdames, Felipe Loyola, Rodrigo Echeverria, Marcelino Nuñez, Dario Osorio, Eduardo Vargas, Victor Davila.