FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Argentina vs Chile Preview, Lineups, Match Info and Time

Argentina vs Chile
MATCH INFO
MATCH :	Argentina vs Chile
COMPETITION :	FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
DATE:	06-05-2025
TIME:	06.30 AM IST (UTC +5:30) 05.00 AM UAE
STADIUM	Julio Martínez Pradanos

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Argentina 2 - 0  Chile

Chile possible starting lineup:

Cortes; Loyola, Maripan, Sierralta, Suazo; Vidal, Echeverria, Pizarro; Osorio, Sanchez, Valdes

Argentina possible starting lineup:

E. Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Enzo, Paredes; Messi, La. Martinez, Alvarez  

Argentina vs Chile: Squad News and Key Absentees

Chile will head into their upcoming fixtures without two key players, as defender Paulo Díaz and midfielder Luciano Cabral have withdrawn from the squad due to injury. There is also no place for experienced forward Eduardo Vargas, further weakening La Roja’s options in attack. However, captain Alexis Sánchez is included in the squad, despite enduring a difficult season at Udinese where he made only a handful of starts.

On the other side, Argentina welcome back their talisman Lionel Messi, who missed the March internationals due to injury. The Inter Miami star, who is both Argentina’s all-time top scorer and most capped player, is set to earn his 192nd cap.

Several high-profile players are missing from the Albiceleste squad due to injury, including Alexis Mac Allister, Paulo Dybala, and Lisandro Martínez. However, Lautaro Martínez has been named in the squad despite fitness concerns at the end of the season with Inter Milan.

Manager Lionel Scaloni has also opted to bring in some fresh faces, with four uncapped players earning call-ups. Among them is Enzo Barrenechea, who impressed during his loan spell at Valencia. Fans will also be eager to get a glimpse of Franco Mastantuono, the 17-year-old sensation who is being touted as the next big star to emerge from Argentine football.