The Argentine National Team will play the double date of the South American Qualifiers against Venezuela on Thursday, October 10 and before Bolivia on Tuesday, October 15. The current World champions arrive after losing 2 to 1 against Colombia in Barranquilla. For its part, the Red wine comes from tying with Uruguay, while the Verde, He comes from two consecutive victories that left him very well positioned.
Those led by Lionel Scaloni They had an overwhelming start in the qualifiers and will seek to recover after the setback they suffered on the last date.
The albiceleste will have to deal with a large number of casualties for these two games, since they will not be able to count on the presence of “The Hole” Martínez by suspension and Grenache, Dybala, González, Acuna, Mac Allister y Pezzella. The good news is the return of Lionel Messi to the call.
On the side of Venezuela, selection led by Fernando Batistahave not won in four games and put their qualification for the next World Cup at risk, so they will seek to add three to settle in the top lot. For this match Venezuela will be able to count on the return of Yangel Herrerathe Girona player who is one of the main figures that this team has.
BoliviaFor its part, it has just achieved two transcendental victories that place it within striking distance of Paraguay, which is the team that would be winning the playoffs today. The coach Oscar Villegas They do not have significant losses for this qualifying window and will seek to consolidate their good moment against one of the best teams in the world.
The first match, Venezuela vs. Argentina, is scheduled for this Thursday October 10 in it Monumental Stadium of Maturín, Venezuela. The meeting starts at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. 2:00 p.m. Pacific time.
The second match will be played on Next Tuesday, October 15 in it Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina. There the world champions will receive the Bolivian National Team. This qualifying window towards the World Cup will be held from 8:00 p.m. Eastern and 5:00 p.m. Pacific.
For those who wish to follow the matches of the world champion team, in USA will be available through Vix, FuboTV y fanatic. On the other hand, in Mexico The South American qualifiers are broadcast online through the platform Vix.
Since the first confrontation in 1967, both teams faced each other in 27 occasions. The albiceleste demonstrated its superiority by taking the victory in 23 of those meetingswhile vinotinto managed to prevail only in 2 opportunities. The remaining two matches ended in draws.
Since the first confrontation in 1926, both teams faced each other in 42 occasions. The albiceleste demonstrated its superiority by taking the victory in 30 of those meetingswhile vinotinto managed to prevail only in 7 opportunities. The remaining five matches ended in a draw.
These histories put into perspective the challenge that those led by Fernando Batista y Oscar Villegas. However, despite their losses, the team led by Lionel Messi He is always a feared opponent in South America and the world.
The Argentina remains at the top of the rankings with 18 pointsclosely followed by Colombia con 16, Uruguay with 15 y Ecuador with 11 units. Venezuela is in sixth position with 10 points and aspires to continue adding to keep alive the chance of qualifying for the World Cup of the United States, Mexico and Canada 2026. While Boliviais in eighth position with 9 units.
The development of the South American Qualifiers is shown very competitive in these early dates, with several teams fighting for privileged positions. Today’s confrontation will be key to define if the albiceleste will be able to stretch the difference with respect to the coffee growers or if the vinotinto will hit the ground running and keep the three points against the world champion.
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