Uruguay vs. Chile (3-1 summary and goals of the Celeste's victory in the Eliminatorias [VIDEO])

The Uruguayan national team gets their first 3 points in the South American Qualifiers 2026 led by Marcelo Bielsa. The Uruguayan team secured a victory against Chile in matchday 1 with a brace from Nicolás de la Cruz (38' and 71') and a goal from Federico Valverde (45+2'), while Arturo Vidal scored for La Roja (74'). Thanks to this 3-1 victory at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo, Bielsa's team is in first place along with Argentina and Colombia, although with a better goal difference. In the next match, Uruguay will visit Ecuador and Chile will host Colombia.