Both squads bring a lot of energy to the upcoming tournament set for North America in 2026. The national teams of Uruguay and Chile will face off this Friday evening, which is early Saturday morning in Spain, at Montevideo’s Centenario Stadium. Marcelo Bielsa begins his tenure with La Celeste as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, approaching the journey with visible optimism.
This match marks the opening day of the South American qualifiers, a phase that followed the region’s exclusion from Qatar 2022. River Plate’s players reached the ecumenical event last year, yet the group stage proved challenging under the guidance of Diego Alonso. With Bielsa at the helm, Fede Valverde and his teammates carry high expectations for a new cycle, aiming to build a competitive portrait for Uruguay on the world stage.
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Notes and analysis are drawn from sources in the sport press and federation briefings, with attribution to Goal for the latest reporting on team selections and matchday logistics.