A lively clash unfolds in La Bombonera as Bielsa’s side aims to grab key points against the reigning world champions. The Argentinian and Uruguayan teams meet on Thursday evening, the early hours of Friday in Spain, at Boca Juniors Stadium La Bombonera for the fifth matchday of the South American qualifiers toward the 2026 World Cup in North America.
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The world champions bid farewell to 2023 with a marquee test against Uruguay on matchday five of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Argentina will play at home next June, as the Albiceleste relocate temporarily to La Bombonera due to the Monumental de Núñez’s unavailability amid Taylor Swift concerts.
Argentina, anchored by Lionel Messi once again, occupies the top spot after four wins, seven goals scored, and zero conceded.
Ahead of the final double date of the year, coach Lionel Scaloni has named a 28-player squad, retaining the usual core while adding a couple of surprises. Two notable returns boost the squad, while one player misses out due to a tactical decision and another because of fitness concerns. The newcomers include Francisco Ortega and Pablo Maffeo, a right back born in Barcelona to an Argentine mother who has chosen to represent the Albiceleste. Returning from injury are Ángel Di María, Paulo Dybala, and Giovani Lo Celso. Alejandro Garnacho misses out due to limited club playing time at Manchester United, and Juan Foyth is sidelined by injury.
Uruguay arrive with Marcelo Bielsa at the helm, currently in second place and looking to add points to climb higher in the standings. They share second place with Brazil and Venezuela, each on seven points. A notable inclusion is the return of Luis Suárez to the squad.
When and where is the Argentina versus Uruguay South American qualifier for the 2026 World Cup taking place?
Where can fans watch Argentina versus Uruguay live in Spain and online?
TV and streaming options for watching the match include Movistar Plus and Movistar Champions League, services that carry a cost. Details follow on how to subscribe.
Movistar Plus
Movistar Plus offers several options to subscribe to Fusion packages, enabling viewers to access channels and, in many cases, to add fiber optic or mobile plans. There are choices so each viewer can select what suits them best.
Orange television
Orange TV provides another route to watch the Champions League along with domestic leagues and other competitions. Licensing rights are shared across platforms, so viewers may find the match on multiple services.
Streaming options and access
Movistar Plus can be streamed on any internet-connected device through the official Movistar Plus app or the platform website. Some matches are available with an electronic key, allowing daily duels to be viewed on various devices. For more information, visit the official Movistar Plus site.
The Movistar Plus app is available for download on iOS and Google Play, and there are smart TV apps to fit different user setups. Everything is designed to offer flexibility and convenience for fans.
Note
This article consolidates information about viewing options and team selections for the upcoming qualifiers, with practical guidance on how to access the broadcast from Spain and beyond. The information reflects current broadcasting arrangements and player selections as reported by Goal.