That expanded field means Argentina is already well on its way to a World Cup return, but the table is tightening up. Brazil have recovered after a slow start, while Colombia and Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay are dangerous but have had hiccups and Bolivia had won three in a row to thicken the plot in the race for the final

Can a Lionel Messi-less Argentina get a result in Montevideo, one of the most difficult places to play in the world?

Bolivia remain seventh in the CONMEBOL 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying table as they line-up an intercontinental playoff spot ahead of facing a Uruguay side that edge towards qualifying. Kick-off date/time: Tuesday 25th March, 2025: UK – 8:00pm / US ET – 4:00pm / US PT – 1:00pm