Uruguay and Colombia will compete for the right to accompany Argentina in the qualifiers: confirmed squads

The stadium will host one of the matches that will close the 11th day of South American qualifying on the way to the USA-Mexico-Canada 2026 FIFA World Cup. Century from Montevideo, where starting at 21:00 (Argentine time) they will meet Uruguay and Colombia. The duel will be the key to determining who will continue to accompany the leader. Albicelestebut he will also have memories of the last rough transition at the America’s Cup between the two. Peruvian Kevin Ortega will direct and host the TV show. ThaiS Sport.

Sky blue crosses it the most critical moment from the moment of arrival Marcelo Bielsa: They played five matches after being eliminated in the semi-finals of the Copa America and failed to add wins (four draws, three of them 0–0 and one defeat to the bottom team, Peru). But besides that, he’s already retired. Luis Suarez reveals brutal internal locker room situation

This put the Argentine coach in the eye of the storm, who, in addition to defending, decided to continue his work.

Charruas They have a good chance to redeem themselves at home against their last executioner in the America’s Cup. They know that if they win, they will reach it on points in the World Cup qualifying table, and will also secure second place – at least for a few days – on goal difference. This would be an important step for the Uruguayans, especially considering that next Tuesday they will visit Brazil in Salvador de Bahia.

In the preview, expected Uruguayan starter Rodrigo Bentancur analyzed: “Colombia are a very strong opponent, but I don’t see this as a revenge either. We did very well in the Copa America match, that didn’t happen, but that’s part of football. We are very involved, we want to play the game at our own pace, add the intensity that Marcelo wants.and this is the path we have to follow.”

According to local reports, Bielsa will come to this event with some surprises: Brian Rodriguez will play as playmaker in the absence of the injured Nicolas De La Cruz and Georgian De Arrasqueta. In addition, Bentancur will play Manuel Ugarte in the center of the field, and Darwin Nunez will be the reference point.

The Colombians live in a different reality thanks to their good performance in the Copa America (they lost the final to Argentina), which took them to the knockout stages. They precisely prevailed over Albiceleste in Barranquilla after a draw away in Peru, while they were stronger again at home with a resounding 4-0 win over Chile after failing to top La Paz against Bolivia. Now it’s time to replicate the performance that is being exhibited locally outside the home.

The team led by Argentine Nestor Lorenzo has lost the least in the competition so far, losing only to Bolivia in El Alto at an altitude of over 4,000 metres. After The night of Argentina’s defeat against Paraguay in Asuncion, coffee producers will be able to get to Skaloneta if they are imposed on the soil of Montevideo.

The Argentine strategist will propose a team similar to the one in his last performances, with James Rodriguez as the central axis of attacks. In today’s event, number 10 will equal the record of games played Carlos Valderrama (111). This position is currently led by David Ospina with 128 matches. In second place is Juan Guillermo Cuadrado, who currently plays for Atalanta in Italy, with 116 points. Child and very close to fourth place James.

Trainings:

Uruguay: Sergio Roche; Nahitan Nandez, Jose Jimenez, Matias Olivera, Marcelo Saracchi; Rodrigo Bentancur, Rodrigo Aguirre, Federico Valverde; Facundo Pellistri, Darwin Nunez and Maximiliano Araujo. DT: Marcelo Bielsa.

Colombia: Camilo Vargas; Daniel Munoz, Davinson Sanchez, John Lucumi, Johan Mojica; Richard Rios, Juan Portilla; John Arias, Juan Fernando Quintero, Luis Diaz; John Duran. DT: Nestor Lorenzo.

Stadium: Centenary (Montevideo).

Hour: 21.00 (Argentina).

Judge: Kevin Ortega (Peru).

Will be broadcast on television: TyC Sports (in Argentina).