Uruguay vs Argentina: World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Preview and Live Streaming Information

Argentina faces Uruguay in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, with Argentina leading the standings and Uruguay in third. The match will be played at the Estadio Centenario, Montevideo. Argentina will be without key player Lionel Messi due to injury. Predicted lineups have been released, and fans can follow live updates via Sportstar.

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

In their last encounter, Argentina secured a victory against Peru, who currently occupies the ninth spot, while Uruguay managed to draw 1-1 against Brazil. Notably, Argentina will be without star player Lionel Messi due to an injury. Should Uruguay secure at least a draw against Argentina, they could potentially overtake the five-time World Cup champions in the standings. The top six teams following all qualifying matches will earn a spot in the 2026 finals.

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

Fans can follow all updates through Sportstar’s live blog on the match. Additional insights from Sportstar highlight significant events in the sports world, such as Hamilton’s pole position in Ferrari during the F1 China GP 2025 and historic performances in cricket matches, demonstrating the vibrant nature of international sports.

The upcoming match between Uruguay and Argentina presents a crucial opportunity for both teams in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers. With Argentina leading the standings but missing key player Lionel Messi, Uruguay seeks to capitalize on their home advantage. As the competition intensifies, both squads have strong lineups, making for an exciting fixture ahead. The game will be widely covered, ensuring fans remain updated through various platforms.

Original Source: sportstar.thehindu.com