In the next round of South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, Uruguay will host Argentina at home on March 21, 2025, at 23:30 (GMT) at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo. This match is of particular importance for both teams, as the top two teams in the table will face each other, and a victory would be a significant step towards qualifying for the World Cup.
Team performance
Uruguay They are currently second in their qualifying group with 20 points from 12 matches. Under Marcelo Bielsa, the team won four of their first six qualifiers, but their form has since dipped slightly, winning just one of their last six. In their most recent matches, they won 3-2 against Colombia and drew 1-1 with Brazil, showing that they are capable of competing with the continent's strongest teams.
Argentina leads the qualifying group with 25 points from 12 matches, with eight wins, one draw and three losses. The defending world champions have shown mixed form recently, winning three, losing two and drawing one of their last six matches. It is worth noting that they have failed to win any of these away matches, which may be a cause for concern ahead of this match.
Important missing items
Uruguay Manuel Ugarte will be absent from the squad due to a yellow card suspension. In addition, coach Bielsa announced a 38-man squad, which includes several young players, although not all of them will play in this match.
Argentina They are struggling with serious absences: Lionel Messi is unavailable due to an adductor injury, while Lautaro Martínez is also out with a hamstring problem. Other absentees include Paulo Dybala, Lisandro Martínez, Giovani Lo Celso and Gonzalo Montiel, which could significantly affect the team's performance.
Tactical analysis
Uruguay is expected to use a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Darwin Núñez as the wedge, behind him Facundo Pellistri, Nicolás De La Cruz and Maximiliano Araújo supporting the attacks. Federico Valverde and Rodrigo Bentancur provide stability in midfield, while Ronald Araújo and José María Giménez could form the axis of defense. Bielsa's team uses aggressive attacking and fast attack construction, which can be particularly dangerous for the opponent.
Argentina Despite the absences, the team has a strong squad. Emiliano Martínez will be in goal, while Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi and Nicolás Tagliafico will be in defence. Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández and Alexis Mac Allister will be in midfield. In attack, Julian Álvarez and Nicolás González are expected to be joined by Atlético Madrid's young talent Giuliano Simeone, who could make his debut for the national team, taking advantage of Lautaro Martínez's absence.
Weather conditions
The weather in Montevideo is expected to be pleasant during the match, with temperatures around 20°C and light winds. Precipitation is unlikely, so the weather will not significantly affect the game.
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