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The Hindu
8 hours ago
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- The Hindu
Chile vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Full head-to-head record, predicted XI
When Argentina, the reigning FIFA World Cup 2026 champion, plays its next game on Thursday in Chile, it hopes to build on its successful run in the qualification campaign. A game against a side who devastated them in the 2016 Copa America final gives the Albiceleste a chance to boost their spirits even if they have already qualified for the 2026 tournament. The star of the show will undoubtedly be Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, who three years ago guided his team to the FIFA World Cup. Chile, on the other hand, has looked a shadow of its former self, having won just two of its 14 matches in the qualification campaign, and sits at the bottom of the table. CHILE vs ARGENTINA HEAD-TO-HEAD Total matches: 97 Chile: 8 Argentina: 64 Drawn: 25 CHILE vs ARGENTINA LAST FIVE MATCHES June 3, 2021 — Argentina 1-1 Chile June 14, 2021 — Argentina 1-1 Chile January 27, 2022 — Chile 1-2 Argentina June 25, 2024 — Chile 0-1 Argentina September 5, 2024 — Argentina 3-0 Chile CHILE vs ARGENTINA PREDICTED LINE-UPS: Chile: Cortes (GK) — Loyola, Maripan, Sierralta, Suazo — Vidal, Echeverria, Pizarro — Osorio, Sanchez, Valdes Argentina: E. Martinez (GK) — Molina, Romero, Balerdi, Tagliafico — De Paul, Palacios, Barrenechea — Messi, La. Martinez, Alvarez
The Hindu
9 hours ago
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- The Hindu
Chile vs Argentina LIVE Streaming info: When, where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier?
Argentina, the defending FIFA World Cup 2026 winner, will look to continue its strong run in the qualification campaign as it travels to Chile for its next match on Thursday. The Albiceleste have already qualified for the 2026 edition, but a match against a team that broke its heart in the 2016 Copa America final provides it with an opportunity to keep its morale up. Argentina captain Lionel Messi will naturally be the centre of attraction, having led his side to the FIFA World Cup three years ago. Chile, on the other hand, has looked a shadow of its former self, having won just two of its 14 matches in the qualification campaign, and sits at the bottom of the table. With no real competitive stakes involved for Argentina, La Roja will look to up the ante against its South American rival. When and where will Chile vs Argentina be played? The FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier between Chile and Argentina will be played at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Pradanos in Santiago. The match is scheduled to kick off at 9:00 pm local time on June 5 (6:30 am IST, June 6). How to watch the FIFA World Cup qualifier, Chile vs Argentina? The FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier, Chile and Argentina, can be watched on FanCode's website and app by fans in the Indian subcontinent.
Canada Standard
5 days ago
- Sport
- Canada Standard
Teenager Mastantuono earns Argentina call-up for World Cup qualifiers
BUENOS AIRES, May 31 (Xinhua) -- River Plate teenager Franco Mastantuono has received his first Argentina call-up for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia. The 17 year-old was rewarded for a superb start to the Argentine domestic season, in which he has scored seven goals and provided four assists. An attacking midfielder who can also play as a second striker or winger, Mastantuono has reportedly attracted the interest of Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United, among other European clubs. Belgrano defender Mariano Troilo, Independiente center-back Kevin Lomonaco and Valencia midfielder Enzo Barrenechea were also called up to the Albiceleste senior squad for the first time. As expected, the 28-man list is headed by Inter Miami star and captain Lionel Messi, who will lead an attack that also includes Lautaro Martinez, Julian Alvarez and Giuliano Simeone. Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister was left out due to an unspecified muscle injury. Reigning World Cup and Copa America champion Argentina will meet Chile in Santiago on June 5 and Colombia in Buenos Aires five days later. The Albiceleste leads the 10-team South American World Cup qualifying group and has already secured a place at football's showpiece event in the United States, Canada and Mexico next year. Argentina squad: Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez, Geronimo Rulli, Walter Benitez Defenders: Nahuel Molina, Juan Foyth, Cristian Romero, Leonardo Balerdi, Nicolas Otamendi, Facundo Medina, Mariano Troilo, Kevin Lomonaco, Nicolas Tagliafico, Valentin Barco Midfielders: Exequiel Palacios, Rodrigo De Paul, Thiago Almada, Giovani Lo Celso, Enzo Fernandez, Nico Paz, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Barrenechea Forwards: Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez, Lautaro Martinez, Franco Mastantuono, Nicolas Gonzalez, Angel Correa, Giuliano Simeone.
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Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Messi vs Yamal set as UEFA, CONMEBOL confirm ARG vs ESP Finalissima in 2026
A once-in-a-lifetime football showdown is on the horizon as UEFA and CONMEBOL confirm that Spain and Argentina will face off in the next edition of the Finalissima — a clash between the reigning champions of Europe and South America. The match is already generating global excitement, not just for the prestigious silverware on offer, but for the symbolic showdown between two extraordinary talents at opposite ends of their careers. Lionel Messi, one of football's greatest icons, is expected to lead Argentina, possibly for the final time, at the age of 38. Meanwhile, Spain's Lamine Yamal, a 17-year-old prodigy who lit up Euro 2024, prepares to showcase his brilliance on a grand stage. With history, legacy and generational pride on the line, this fixture promises to be one of the defining moments in modern football. Champions collide in Finalissima showdown Spain booked their place in this elite encounter after triumphing at UEFA Euro 2024, where they overcame England in a dramatic final. Argentina, on the other hand, secured qualification by clinching the 2024 Copa América title, furthering their remarkable run of success that includes the 2021 Copa América and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Finalissima — an event first held in 1985 and revived in 2022 — brings together continental champions in a unique celebration of international footballing excellence. The legacy of Lionel Messi As Argentina prepare for the 2026 edition of this prestigious fixture, all eyes will be on Lionel Messi, who is likely to feature in one of his final outings in the famous Albiceleste shirt. With a glittering career that includes the World Cup, multiple Copa América titles, four Champions League triumphs and a record number of Ballon d'Or awards, Messi's presence will lend both gravitas and emotion to the encounter. The 2022 Finalissima, in which he led Argentina to a commanding 3–0 win over Italy at Wembley, only adds to the weight of his legacy in this tournament. The rise of Lamine Yamal In stark contrast, Lamine Yamal — the teenage sensation who took the world of football by storm — became the youngest player to score and assist in a European Championship during Euro 2024, while also earning the tournament's Young Player of the Tournament accolade. Yamal's rise has captured imaginations across the globe. Already a two-time La Liga champion before turning 18, he is being tipped as a future Ballon d'Or contender, with some speculating he could become the youngest winner of the prestigious award later this year. Date and venue yet to be finalised While the match is confirmed, UEFA and CONMEBOL have yet to reveal the official date and venue. However, sources suggest the match will be played between 26 and 31 March 2026, with venues in both Europe and South America being considered. This uncertainty has done little to dampen the anticipation, with fans on both continents eagerly awaiting further announcements regarding ticket sales and matchday details.
Saba Yemen
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Saba Yemen
Argentine World Champion Luis Galván Dies at 77
Buenos Aires - Saba: Argentine defender and 1978 World Cup hero Luis Galván has died at the age of 77, the Argentine Football Association announced on Monday. Galván spent several weeks in a hospital in Cordoba, where he was treated for a kidney infection, before passing away due to complications. The Argentine Football Association wrote on its official X page: "On behalf of President Claudio Tapia and the Executive Committee, the Argentine Football Association expresses its deep sorrow at the passing of Luis Galván, the 1978 World Champion." Galván was born in the northern city of Fernandez in 1948 and played in defense for the Albiceleste, which won the 1978 World Cup on home soil, featuring Daniel Passarella, striker Mario Kempes, and goalkeeper Ubaldo "Pato" Fillol. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
