World Cup qualifiers 2026: Chile-Uruguay, the likely lineups

Chile-Uruguay face off in the match valid for the 18th and final day of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in North America. The games are already done, the rojos, tenth with just two wins in 17 matches, have the sole objective of winning to avoid finishing in last place in the single round. Celeste, third and already qualified for the World Cup, have won their last two matches against Venezuela and Peru. Kickoff at 1:30 p.m. Italian time.

The hosts present themselves with the offensive trident composed of Cepeda, Aravena, Tapia. On the flanks are Suazo and Hormazabal, in midfield Pizarro and Loyola.

Bielsa’s selection wants the three points to overtake Brazil and finish second in the group behind Argentina’Argentina. In attack there is space for Pellistri, Rodriguez and Nunez, in midfield there is the proven trio of Valverde, Bentancur, De Arrascaeta.

Chile-Uruguay, the probable lineups
CHILE (3-4-3): Vigouroux; Diaz, Marzipan, Roman; Hormazabal, Loyola, Pizarro, Suazo; Cepeda, Aravena, Tapia.
URUGUAY (4-3-3): Rochet; Nandez, Araujo, Caceres, Piquerez; Valverde, Bentancur, De Arrascaeta; Pellistri, Rodriguez, Nunez.