Chile’s national team opened 2023 with a matchup against Paraguay, aiming to start Eduardo Berizzo’s tenure on a strong note.
After a long pause—more than four months—the Chilean squad returned to the field under Berizzo, lining up against the Guaraníes in what was a pivotal test for the team on home soil. It marked La Roja’s first home encounter since a 2-0 defeat to Uruguay in San Carlos de Apoquindo, which had closed the national team’s Qatar 2022 qualification chapter. The upcoming clash served as a valuable platform for experimentation and refinement as the squad prepared for the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, which are scheduled to begin in September. The national team, often referred to as the “Everyone’s Team,” sought to secure a first win in Berizzo’s era after a stretch that included five losses and two draws, with a goal tally of 2 for and 8 against. Historically, the last victory came in February 2022, when Chile defeated Bolivia 3-2 at the Hernando Siles Stadium in La Paz under the guidance of Martín Lasarte.
La Roja’s calendar on the road to the World Cup
Pre-season records show 22 matches, with Chile holding 12 wins against six for the opponent coached by Guillermo Barros Schelotto, and four draws. The most recent meeting prior to this period occurred on September 5, 2015, when Jorge Sampaoli’s Chileans prevailed 3-2 at the National Stadium in Santiago, delivering a memorable performance for the home crowd.
The match between La Roja and the Guaraníes could be watched on TNT Sports HD and TNT 2, with live streaming available from Estadio TNT Sports and mobile access via TNT GO. For TNTHD or TNT2 subscribers, both signals could also be accessed through Movistar Play, Entel TV, DirecTV GO, Claro Video, VTR Play, and Zapping.
It was also broadcast by Chilevisión on open television, with channel assignments varying by cable operator:
VTR: 21 (SD in Santiago) – 711 (HD)
DIRECTV: 151 (SD) – 1151 (HD)
ENTEL: 66 (HD)
DELETE: 55 (SD)
GTD/TELSUR: 27 (SD)
MOVISTAR: 121 (SD) – 811 (HD)
YOU SEE: 57 (SD)
ZAPPING: 21 (HD)
Note: The above details reflect broadcast arrangements for Chilean audiences and may differ by region and provider. Visuals and commentary aimed at fans covered the historical context, team dynamics, and anticipated tactical approaches as the teams prepared for a new World Cup cycle.