Argentina returns to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying motion to play host to Bolivia on the iconic Estadio Mâs Monumental.
Lionel Scaloni’s staff had been held to a 1–1 draw final day trip towards Venezuela to start the October worldwide break. Nicolás Otamendi opened the scoring through a close-range strike following a set piece whereas José Salomon Rondon equalized within the second half with a thumping header.
Neither facet had been capable of generate a lot going ahead as Lionel Messi defined that Argentina “couldn’t full two passes in a row” as a result of waterlogged pitch on the Estadio Monumental de Maturín.
Now, La Albiceleste returns to Buenos Aires to play in entrance of its supporters after a two-match winless run away from house in World Cup qualifying play. Scaloni is more likely to be with out gamers like Paulo Dybala, Nicolás Gonzalez and Marcos Acuña for the competition however Argentina has greater than sufficient high quality to get the job accomplished and keep atop the CONBEMOL qualifying standings.
GK: Gerónimo Rulli—As Emiliano Martínez is suspended for the ultimate match of his two-game suspension, Rulli will get the nod in purpose once more.
RB: Gonzalo Montiel—With Nahuel Molina probably enjoying in a extra superior function, Montiel slots in at right-back subsequent to Romero.
CB: Cristian Romero—The Tottenham Hotspur defender returns to the backline after serving a one-match suspension and sitting out towards Venezuela resulting from yellow card accumulation.
CB: Lisandro Martínez—Though Nicolás Otamendi was in the correct place on the proper time to get on the scoresheet final day trip, Scaloni might look to offer Martínez a begin within the coronary heart of protection alongside Romero. The pairing is arguably Argentina’s strongest within the backline.
LB: Nicolás Tagliafico—The previous Ajax full-back retains his place within the staff at left-back, trying to drive up the pitch and assist out within the closing third.
RM: Nahuel Molina—Molina sometimes performs as a full-back however might tackle a complicated function vs. Bolivia in a bid to assist create extra probabilities for the staff.
CM: Rodrigo De Paul—The Atlético Madrid determine is likely one of the first names on Scaloni’s staff sheets, preserving issues working within the midfield.
CM: Enzo Fernández—The previous River Plate participant kinds the midfield partnership subsequent to De Paul, proving cowl for the backline whereas containing the flexibility to spring Argentina ahead on the counter.
LM: Thiago Almada—Almada will get one other begin in Scaloni’s facet however out huge as a left-midfielder moderately than an attacking midfielder, the place he usually performs for his membership staff Botafogo.
ST: Lionel Messi—The 37-year-old legend begins up entrance as soon as once more as Scaloni hopes to have the match wrapped up at halftime to probably take Messi off early.
ST: Lautaro Martínez—The Inter Milan striker appears to be like to guide the road alongside Messi to proceed his strong current type for his nationwide staff.