The reigning FIFA World Cup champions continue their title defense when they visit Uruguay in the Conmebol qualifiers, looking to get ever closer to clinching a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
The Estadio Centenario, venue of the first-ever World Cup in 1930, will host the Clásico del Río de la Plata between the top two teams in the South American qualifiers. Argentina have a commanding five point lead over Uruguay, but Marcelo Bielsa's side already defeated La Albiceleste in the reverse fixture at Boca Juniors' La Bombonera in Buenos Aires in November.
A win against Uruguay would all but secure Argentina's place in the 2026 World Cup, if they follow that up with a victory over bitter rivals Brazil next Sunday, then La Albiceleste will mathematically qualify for next summer's big dance.
Lionel Scaloni's men will play two Clásico's with a depleted squad, especially in attack. Scaloni will have to work around the absences of Lautaro Martínez, Giovani Lo Celso, Paulo Dybala and the biggest one of all: Lionel Messi.
With qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at touching distance, here's how Argentina could lineup vs. Uruguay on Friday, Mar. 21.






