Overview
Argentina is in very good form in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in South America.
In the most recent training session, the defending world champion excellently defeated the two leading opponents in the region, Uruguay (1-0) and Brazil (4-1). These results help them consolidate their top position in the group with 31 points, 8 points more than the team behind.
Argentina has the strongest attack in the league with 26 goals, and also has the second best defense with 8 goals conceded, only behind Ecuador (5 goals).
In contrast to Argentina's sublimation is Chile's poor form. After failing to participate in the 2022 World Cup, the former South American football giant has yet to recover.
They have been eliminated early in major tournaments and the World Cup qualifiers are no exception.
Chile is currently at the bottom of the table with only 2 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses. With 21 goals conceded, they are the team with the worst defense in the league. Although their form has improved somewhat in recent times, in general, Chile is still far behind their opponent.
In the first leg, Argentina easily defeated Chile 3-0. It would be no surprise if Lionel Scaloni's side take all three points in the next match.
Argentina has never lost in the 90 minutes of official matches in the last 14 meetings with Chile. Chile's only win in that time came on penalties after a 0-0 draw in Copa America 2016.
Personnel situation
Veteran striker Vargas is the player who scored the most goals for Chile in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. However, he missed this training session because he was not called up to the squad. However, Sanchez and Vidal are still present.
On the other side of the front line, Scaloni has chosen a strong squad, although Argentina's place in the 2026 World Cup has been guaranteed. Lautaro Martinez does not seem to be fit enough when he first plays in the Champions League final.
Expected lineup:
Chile: cortes, Maripan, Diaz, Suazo, Echeverria, Pizarro, Vidal, Osorio, Valdes, Sanchez, Cepeda.
Argentina: Martinez, Tagliafico, Romero, Molina, Foyth, Paredes, De Paul, Fernandez, Messi, Mac Allister, Alvarez.
The match between Chile and Argentina takes place at 8:00 a.m. on June 6 (Vietnam time).
