It’s a battle of South America’s elite as Argentina heads to Montevideo on Friday to face Uruguay in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. There’s no shortage of talent, tension, or history between these two, and when these two get together, it’s a must-watch.
Nicolas Otamendi #16 of Team Argentina reacts towards Referee Glenn Nyberg after VAR disallowed Team Argentina’s second goal during the Men’s group B match between Argentina and Morocco during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at… Nicolas Otamendi #16 of Team Argentina reacts towards Referee Glenn Nyberg after VAR disallowed Team Argentina’s second goal during the Men’s group B match between Argentina and Morocco during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on July 24, 2024 in Saint-Etienne, France. Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images
How to Watch Uruguay vs. Argentina:
- Date: Friday, March 21, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: Fanatiz exclusive
- Stream: Fanatiz (watch now)
Don’t sleep on Uruguay, who currently sits second in the table with 20 points, just five behind Argentina. Under Marcelo Bielsa, they’ve been aggressive, and at times, downright fearless.
With a tough defense and a midfield led by Federico Valverde and Rodrigo Bentancur, Uruguay will aim to disrupt Argentina’s rhythm and hit them on the break.
Projected Uruguay Starting Lineup:
Rochet; Nandez, R. Araujo, Gimenez, Saracchi; Valverde, Bentancur; Pellistri, Aguirre, M. Araujo; Nunez
Playing at home in Montevideo, Uruguay will have the crowd behind them and a chip on their shoulder.
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Fresh off their 2022 World Cup triumph, Argentina continues to roll. Sitting top of the qualifying standings with 25 points, the Albiceleste are showing no signs of slowing down.
With Lionel Scaloni’s system humming, Argentina will look to control the midfield and keep Uruguay on their heels. Their projected starting lineup features a lethal mix of experience and youthful firepower:
Projected Argentina Starting Lineup:
Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Mac Allister, Fernandez; Correa, Gonzalez, Alvarez
There’s no Messi in this lineup, but with Julián Álvarez, Nico González, and a midfield trio that can pass teams into oblivion, Argentina has more than enough firepower to get the job done.
Tune in on Friday to catch all the South American World Cup Qualifiers and stream it live on Fanatiz.
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