The red-jersey squad faces their Albiceleste counterparts as both teams sharpen for the World Cup qualifying playoffs taking place in Australia and New Zealand.
In the run-up to the decisive clash that could seal a spot at the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, the winner of the Senegal versus Haiti match is set to face Argentina in a friendly at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland.
This encounter is designed to help José Letelier guide Chile toward peak performance ahead of the rematch that will determine who earns a place at the global tournament. The winner will join Group D participants England, Denmark and China for the ultimate challenge.
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For Germán Portanova and his squad, this friendly marks the first of three tune-ups before they begin Group G games against Sweden, Italy and South Africa. Their Group G opener is scheduled for Monday, July 24, against Italy.
The most recent meeting between Argentina and Chile occurred on April 10, 2022, a 1-0 victory for the Argentines thanks to Yamila Rodríguez’s finish at the Juan Gilberto Funes Provincial Stadium. Yet Chile has claimed the win in each of the four head-to-head meetings prior to that result.
Historical context and recent form provide a sense of the mood entering this clash.
- Since 1991, Argentina and Chile have met 18 times, with Argentina winning eight times, Chile six, and four draws. The upcoming match will be the first played outside the South American continent.
- Argentina’s last victory against Chile was 1-0. Chile will look to break a winless run against this rival that stretches back to the early encounters between the teams from 1991 to 2010.
- Chile has tasted defeat only once in its last six matches across competitions (W2 D3), excluding a loss to the Basque side. Their most recent setback came against Panama in January (1-3).
- Florencia Bonsegundo was the top passer in 2022 for Argentina, recording 17 shot attempts, with one ending in an assist.
- In their recent run, Chile held possession at a strong 58.1% on average, and there were only two matches in which they did not dominate possession compared to their opponents (both 1-1 draws against Venezuela and Mexico).
Argentina:
Goalkeepers: Laurina Oliveros (Boca Juniors), Vanina Correa (Rosario Central).
Defenders: Julieta Cruz (Boca Juniors), Gabriela Chávez (BA students), Aldana Cometti (Madrid CFF), Eliana Stabile (Santos).
Midfielders: Miriam Mayorga (Boca Juniors), Maricel Pereyra (San Lorenzo), Daiana Falfán (UAI Urquiza), Romina Núñez (UAI Urquiza), Estefanía Banini (Atlético de Madrid), Sophia Braun (Club León), Florencia Bonsegundo (Madrid CFF), Vanessa Santana (Sporting de Huelva).
Forwards: Érica Lonigro (Rosario Central), Paulina Gramiglia (Houston Dash), Chiara Singarella (Kennesaw University), Mariana Larroquette (Club León), Lorena Benítez (Palmeiras), Yamila Rodríguez (Palmeiras), Marianela Szymanoswki (Espanyol).
Chile:
Goalkeepers: Christiane Endler (Lyon, FRA), Antonia Canales (Real Oviedo, ESP), Ryann Torrero (Colo Colo).
Defenders: Camila Sáez (Alavés, ESP), Francisca Lara (Villarreal, ESP), Carla Guerrero (U. de Chile), Fernanda Ramírez (Colo Colo), Rosario Balmaceda (Chilean Football Federation), Fernanda Hidalgo (Colo Colo), Catalina Figueroa (Catholic University).
Midfielders: Karen Araya (Madrid CFF, ESP), Gisela Pino (Deportivo Cali, COL), Yastin Jiménez (Colo Colo), Javiera Grez (Colo Colo), Yessenia López (Colo Colo), Ivette Olivares (Palestino).
Forwards: Yenny Acuña (Bahía, BRA), Sonya Keefe (Cacereño, ESP), María José Rojas (Melbourne City, AUS), Daniela Zamora (U. de Chile), Isidora Olave (Colo Colo), Valentina Navarrete (S. Morning), Ámbar Figueroa (S. Morning).
The friendly between Argentina and Chile will be available in Argentina via DeporTV. No Chilean television or streaming coverage is planned, though FIFA has confirmed that all pre-season matches played in New Zealand this week will be streamed via the FIFA+ app.
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Some coverage notes highlight the players and fixtures that shape the path to the World Cup. The tilt in Auckland serves as a pivotal measure for each team, testing formation, temperament, and the ability to translate domestic success into global performance. The narrative threads weave through past meetings, current form, and the high expectations surrounding the World Cup cycle.