The Albiceleste hosts the Celeste in La Bombonera for the fifth date of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
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Great game for the fifth date of South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Qualification leaders Argentina host Uruguay at the Alberto J. Armando Stadium, better known as La Bombonera. The Scaloni-led side will look to stay at the top of the table and remain unbeaten (12 points after 4 games played), while Bielsa’s team remains in second place with just 7 points.
The Albiceleste team will face this double date in November with a novelty: Pablo Maffeo. Scaloni decided to call the footballer, who plays for Mallorca and has an Italian father and an Argentine mother, with instructions for him to join the group for the next games. Furthermore, Di María recovered from his injury and was also called up. Captain Lionel Messi is also in rhythm.
On the other hand, Marcelo Bielsa caused a big surprise and nominated Luis Suárez. The ‘Pistolero’, who missed the first four days of qualifying, will return to the Celeste after a good spell and the Uruguayan team brings him in at a good time in Gremio, where he has scored more than 15 goals. Edinson Cavani, on the other hand, suffered an injury and will miss the duels.
What time does Argentina vs. play? Uruguay for 2026 qualification?
The duel between Argentina vs Uruguay It will take place this Thursday, November 16th, from 9:00 p.m. (Argentine/Uruguayan time) in La Bombonera.
Which channel will broadcast Argentina vs. Uruguay for the 2026 qualifiers?
The transmission of Argentina vs Uruguay It can be seen on the signals of TyC Sports and Public TV for the Argentine region, while AUFTV will broadcast it for the Uruguayan region.
List of Argentina’s call-ups for the 2026 qualification
- Archers: Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa), Franco Armani (River), Juan Musso (Atalanta), Walter Benítez (PSV Eindhoven).
- defender: Gonzalo Montiel (Nottingham Forest), Pablo Maffeo (Mallorca), Nahuel Molina (Atlético Madrid), Germán Pezzella (Betis), Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur), Lucas Martínez Quarta (Fiorentina), Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica), Marcos Acuña ( Sevilla), Nicolás Tagliafico (Olympique de Lyon), Francisco Ortega (Olympiakos de Grecia).
- midfield player: Leandro Paredes (Roma), Guido Rodríguez (Betis), Enzo Fernández (Chelsea), Rodrigo de Paul (Atlético Madrid), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer 04 Leverkusen), Giovani Lo Celso (Tottenham Hotspur), Alex Mac Allister (Liverpool).
- Forward: Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Ángel Di María (Benfica), Julián Álvarez (Manchester City), Lautaro Martínez (Inter), Paulo Dybala (Roma), Lucas Ocampos (Sevilla), Nicolás González (Fiorentina).
Albiceleste squad list. Photo: X/Argentina
List of Uruguay’s call-ups for the 2026 qualification
- Archers: Sergio Rochet (International), Franco Israel (Sporting) and Santiago Mele (Junior)
- Defenses: Ronald Araujo (Barcelona), Jose Maria Gimenez (Atletico Madrid), Sebastian Caceres (America de Mexico), Matías Viña (Sassuolo), Bruno Mendez (Corinthians), Guillermo Varela (Flamengo) and Mathias Olivera (Napoli).
- midfield playerManuel Ugarte (PSG), Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham), Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Felipe Carballo (Gremio), Agustin Canobbio (Athletico Paranaense), Nicolas De La Cruz (River Plate), Giorgian De Arrascaeta (Flamengo) Maximilian Araújo ( Toluca) and Facundo Torres (Orlando City)
- attacker: Cristian Olivera (Los Angeles FC), Federico Viñas (Lion), Darwin Nunez (Liverpool) and Luis Suarez (Gremio).
Celeste squad list. Photo: X/Uruguay
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