Uruguay vs. Chile will face each other on Friday, as part of Matchday 1 of the South American Qualifiers 2026. The match, which will have Marcelo Bielsa and Eduardo Berizzo on the benches, will be played at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo. Check the schedules according to your location and which channels will broadcast this match.
Through their social media, the Uruguayan team published the list of players who will face Chile and Ecuador. Although it caught attention that Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani are not in the Celeste squad, the call-up of some young players like Cristian Olivera and Maximiliano Araujo also surprised.
However, Marcelo Bielsa surprised with the call-up of Nahitan Nandez, who was not called up in 2021 after being accused of gender violence. In this season, the 27-year-old midfielder reached an economic agreement, which is why he can return to his country.
Chile, on the other hand, faces a quite complicated scenario, specifically when it comes to assembling a lineup that allows them to get three points at the Centenario. Alexis Sanchez, the main figure of Berizzo's team, arrives at this match without playing minutes since June 21, so the Argentine coach will have to prepare a special plan to get him ready.
Like Uruguay, the Roja also had surprising absences, such as Claudio Bravo. This has sparked a wave of criticism against the coach, as many believe that the Real Betis goalkeeper is in optimal conditions to continue representing his country.
What time do Uruguay vs. Chile play?
Uruguay vs. Chile will face each other on Friday, September 8 at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo. The match will start at 8:00 PM (local time in Uruguay and Chile), while in Peru you can watch it from 6:00 PM. It is worth noting that DirecTV Sports, DTVGO, AUF TV, Chilevision, and Movistar Deportes will be the channels responsible for broadcasting the match throughout the region.
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