Chile will play Argentina in a FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifier today, Thursday, June 5th, 2025. The match is at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Ñuñoa, Chile. Kick-off is at 2:00 AM BST on Friday, June 6th (9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT on Thursday, June 5th).
Recent Form (Last 5 Competitive Matches)
Chile: W-L-D-W-D (Overall: 2 Wins, 2 Draws, 1 Loss)
Argentina: W-W-W-L-W (Overall: 4 Wins, 1 Loss)
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Competitive Meetings)
- September 6, 2024: Argentina 3 – 0 Chile (FIFA World Cup Qualifier)
- January 27, 2022: Chile 1 – 2 Argentina (FIFA World Cup Qualifier)
- June 21, 2021: Argentina 1 – 1 Chile (Copa América Group Stage)
- June 3, 2021: Argentina 1 – 1 Chile (FIFA World Cup Qualifier)
- July 6, 2019: Argentina 2 – 1 Chile (Copa América 3rd Place Play-off)
Team News
Chile: Chile is struggling in the qualifiers and needs points. Ricardo Gareca’s side will likely rely on experienced players like Alexis Sánchez and Arturo Vidal. Midfielder Luciano Cabral and defender Paulo Díaz are out injured. They will be looking to their home crowd for a boost.
Argentina: Argentina has already qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi is back with the squad and is expected to feature. Coach Lionel Scaloni might rotate the squad, but the team still boasts immense talent like Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez. Enzo Fernández, Leandro Paredes, Nicolás González, and Nicolás Otamendi are suspended or injured, which might lead to some changes in the starting XI.
Predicted Lineups
Chile (4-3-3): Cortés; Loyola, Maripán, Sierralta, Suazo; Vidal, Echeverria, Pizarro; Osorio, Sánchez, Valdés.
Argentina (4-3-1-2): E. Martínez; Molina, Romero, Balerdi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Palacios, Almada/Paz; Messi; Lautaro Martínez, Julián Álvarez.
Match Facts
- This is a FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifier, Matchday 15.
- Argentina has already secured their place at the 2026 World Cup.
- Chile is currently at the bottom of the CONMEBOL qualifying table and is in danger of missing a third consecutive World Cup.
- Argentina is unbeaten in their last eight meetings against Chile since 2016.
- Lionel Messi leads the CONMEBOL qualifiers in goals with six.
Score Prediction
While Argentina has already qualified, they rarely take their foot off the gas, especially with Lionel Messi in the squad. Chile desperately needs a win at home to keep their qualification hopes alive. Despite Chile’s motivation, Argentina’s superior quality and depth should see them through. It might not be a comfortable win, but Argentina should prevail. Prediction: Chile 0-2 Argentina.
Where to Watch
The match starts at 2:00 AM BST on Friday, June 6th. Here’s where you can watch:
- In the United Kingdom: This match is **not televised** on traditional TV channels. Live streaming may be available via Fanatiz.
- In Spain: Check local listings.
- In Germany: Check local listings.
- In Italy: Check local listings.
- In Portugal: Check local listings.
- In the United States: Fanatiz, FuboTV, TyC Sports Internacional, ViX.
- Check your local listings for other broadcasters.
Free Ways to Watch
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