Thiago Almada gives Argentina big win vs Uruguay in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Highlights and goal

Argentina beat Uruguay 0-1 for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers and you lived every moment of this exciting game here, on Bolavip.

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Argentina secures a great victory over Uruguay despite several injuries. Thiago Almada scored a stunning goal to give Argentina the win. Uruguay leaves with the feeling that they deserved more from the match.

The referee has indicated 6 minutes of extra time.

Uruguay is putting pressure on Argentina with strong ball possession and attacking intent, but they are unable to create any significant threat.

Nahuel Molina sent the ball to the corner, but the delivery was poorly executed, and it ended with a bad shot from Bentancur.

Alexis Mac Allister leaves the field, and Exequiel Palacios enters.

For Argentina, Giuliano Simeone is replaced by Nicolás González.

For Uruguay, Federico Valverde and Darwin Núñez make way for Rodrigo Aguirre and Federico Viñas.

THIAGO ALMADA WITH AN AMAZING BANGER!

Argentina had two consecutive goal-scoring opportunities, both missed—one by Giuliano Simeone and the other by Mac Allister. Shortly after, a great play unfolded, but Rochet made a crucial save to deny the chance.

Facundo Pellistri comes off, and Brian Rodríguez enters the field.

After a poorly executed free kick, Uruguay's counterattack fell apart, and Argentina took control of the ball once again.

Olivera from Uruguay commits a foul on Mac Allister, very close to his own goal.

Thiago Almada had a shot on goal, but Rochet made a fantastic save. Following that, a poorly executed corner by Paredes wasted the opportunity.

The protagonist are back on the field after a intense first half. (0-0)

Through the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers, Uruguay has turned Estadio Centenario into a true stronghold. La Celeste remains unbeaten at home, securing four wins and two draws so far. They are one of only three teams yet to lose on home soil, alongside Ecuador and Venezuela—though Venezuela has recorded two victories and four draws.

José María Giménez of Uruguay reacts during the South of American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Uruguay and Argentina at Centenario Stadium

Argentina almost are in the World Cup and have a tight schedule, but let's review their recent results.

Argentina 1-0 Peru | FIFA World Cup Qualifier (November 20, 2024)
Argentina 1-2 Paraguay | FIFA World Cup Qualifier (November 14, 2024)
Argentina 6-0 Bolivia | FIFA World Cup Qualifier (October 16, 2024)
Argentina 1-1 Venezuela | FIFA World Cup Qualifier (October 10, 2024)
Argentina 1-2 Colombia | FIFA World Cup Qualifier (September 10, 2024)

We head into the break with a tense match between both teams. The score remains 0-0.

Play is stopped after a foul by Cuti Romero on Darwin Núñez. The action sparked a pushing match between the players!

Nicolás de la Cruz enters the field, replacing Giorgian de Arrascaeta.

A corner awarded to Uruguay after a clearance by Giuliano Simeone. However, the delivery by Valverde was poorly executed.

Play is back underway, and it turns out Dibu Martínez is fine—he stays on the field.

Play is halted due to a possible injury to Argentina’s goalkeeper, Dibu Martínez.

After Uruguay wasted a free kick, Argentina launched a quick counterattack that almost ended in a goal, with Enzo Fernández firing a dangerous shot.

The Argentine defender commits a foul on Nahitan Nández near the right wing. Dangerous opportunity for Uruguay!

After winning back possession, Argentina held the ball briefly before launching a quick attack led by Thiago. The play ended with a long-range shot from Leandro Paredes.

Uruguay continues to dominate possession (73% so far), but they are not creating much threat. Argentina’s defense clears everything but struggles to regain control of the ball.

Arrascaeta commits a foul on Tagliafico.

Argentina now tries to keep possession, but Uruguay applies intense high pressing from midfield forward, making it difficult for them to advance.

The Charrúa side is controlling the ball and trying to put pressure on Argentina’s defense, which remains solid for now.

The 2026 World Cup Qualifiers is underway in Montevideo, Uruguay!

Nicolás Otamendi, Germán Pezzella, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, and Leandro Paredes will have to be cautious, as a yellow card in tonight’s match would rule them out of Argentina’s upcoming showdown against Brazil.

Here's Uruguay's lineup for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Argentina!

Here's Argentina's starting eleven for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Uruguay!

The iconic Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay, will host tonight’s matchup. Recently, FIFA confirmed the venue as one of the hosts for a 2030 World Cup match. Capacity: 60,235 spectators

Major tournaments hosted:

• Copa América (1942, 1956, 1967, 1995)
• U-20 South American Championship (1979, 2003, 2015)
• U-17 South American Championship (1999)
• Mundialito (1980)

In 2021, the stadium also hosted the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana finals after undergoing a $6 million renovation. Upgrades included modernized stands, VIP boxes, press areas, restrooms, a new lighting system, and a revamped playing field.

This is what it looks like before the event:

General view inside the stadium prior to the South of American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Uruguay and Argentina

Following their victory over Argentina in their last meeting, Uruguay will look to defeat the reigning World Cup champions in back-to-back South American qualifiers—something they have never achieved before.

Lionel Messi suffered a muscle injury while playing for Inter Miami, ruling him out of Argentina’s matches against both Uruguay and Brazil in the current qualifying window.

Paraguayan official Juan Benítez will be in charge of officiating the Uruguay vs. Argentina match in the South American World Cup Qualifiers.

• Assistant Referee 1: Eduardo Cardozo (Paraguay)
• Assistant Referee 2: Milciades Saldívar (Paraguay)
• Fourth Official: Carlos Benítez (Paraguay)
• VAR: Derlis López (Paraguay)
• AVAR: José Cuevas (Paraguay)

Uruguay vs Argentina will get underway at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT).

The Conmebol World Cup Qualifiers matchup between Uruguay and Argentina will be available for viewers in the USA via Fanatiz USA.

Welcome to our live blog of the World Cup Qualifiers!

Uruguay and Argentina face off in a high-stakes battle as both teams fight for a crucial victory to strengthen their position in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. With the tournament set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, every point matters in the race for qualification. Stay tuned to Bolavip for everything you need to know.

Stay with us to get the necessary information and fun facts in the preview before we bring you minute-by-minute updates throughout the game!