Argentina vs. Chile: World Cup Qualifying Live Score and Updates - Lionel Messi sidelined for CONMEBOL match

With the September international break upon us, CONMEBOL qualifying for the biggest football tournament in two years is back in action. Argentina is leading the standings after an impressive start with six games played.

Unfortunately, the Albiceleste will be without Lionel Messi for this international break as he recovers from an ankle injury, but Lionel Scaloni's side showed they can win trophies without the legendary forward in the Copa America final.

Chile, meanwhile, are in a rut, sitting outside the expanded qualifying positions through the first six matches. They were also eliminated from the Copa America by North American upstarts Canada, indicating they have work to do to turn things around.

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The Sporting News is following the Argentina vs. Chile match live, providing score updates, commentary and highlights as they happen.

Argentina vs. Chile live score ScoreGoal scorersArgentina––Chile––

Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT
Location: Estadio Mas Monumental (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Referee: Jesus Valenzuela

Starting lineups (predicted):

Argentina (4-3-3, right to left): E. Martinez (GK) — Montiel, Romero, Li. Martinez, Acuna — De Paul, E. Fernandez, Mac Allister — J. Alvarez, La. Martinez, N. Gonzalez.

Chile (4-4-2, right to left): Arias (GK) — Isla, P. Diaz, Maripan, Suazo — Osorio, M. Nunez, Echeverria, Davila — B. Diaz, E. Vargas.

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Argentina vs. Chile live updates, highlights from World Cup qualifying

2 hours to kickoff: With Lionel Messi sidelined for this international break, it remains to be seen whether any player will snatch up his iconic No. 10 shirt. International numbers are redistributed each break, and while players often retain the same number, we'll see if anyone wishes to put that burden on their own shoulders or whether it goes unworn.

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With Lionel Messi sidelined due to injury, Argentina’s iconic number 10 jersey is up for grabs for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Potential candidates include Paulo Dybala, Julián Álvarez, Lautaro Martínez, Alejandro Garnacho, and Matías Soulé. [...] pic.twitter.com/9KkYo1TtB6

— BD Albiceleste on (@bd_albiceleste) September 3, 2024Argentina vs. Chile kickoff time

This CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifying match kicks off from the Estadio Mas Monumental on Thursday, September 5 at 9 p.m. local time in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:

 DateKickoff timeUSA/CanadaThu, Sep. 58 p.m. ETUSA/CanadaThu, Sep. 55 p.m. PTUKFri, Sep. 61 a.m. BSTAustraliaFri, Sep. 610 a.m. AESTIndiaFri, Sep. 65:30 a.m. ISTCONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standingsPos.TeamGPPointsW-D-LGoal Diff.GF-GA1.Argentina6155-0-1+68-22.Uruguay6134-1-1+813-53.Colombia6123-3-0+36-34.Venezuela692-3-1+36-35.Ecuador*683-2-1+25-36.Brazil672-3-1+18-77.Paraguay651-2-3-21-38.Chile651-2-3-43-79.Bolivia631-0-5-104-1410.Peru620-2-4-71-8

* Ecuador were docked 3 points as punishment for falsification of documents regarding eligibility of Byron Castillo

Argentina vs. Chile lineups, team news, starting 11

Lionel Messi is not on the Argentina roster as he recovers from his ankle injury suffered in the Copa America final. Another regular withdrawn from the squad due to injury is Nicolas Tagliafico who was replaced on the roster by Marcos Acuna, and Leonardo Balerdi was called in but had to be replaced by Paulo Dybala after an injury.

Angel Di Maria retired from international duty after the Copa America, and goalkeeper Franco Armani did the same just days ago at 37 years old.

Argentina projected starting lineup (4-3-3): E. Martinez (GK) — Montiel, Romero, Li. Martinez, Acuna — De Paul, E. Fernandez, Mac Allister — J. Alvarez, La. Martinez, N. Gonzalez.

Argentina subs: (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)

Experienced international Alexis Sanchez, now 35 years old, was not called up as Chile hope to move on from the aging forward. They have yet to do the same with 34-year-old Eduardo Vargas who remains in the squad for the time being.

Club America midfielder Diego Valdes was forced to withdraw with a shoulder injury, as did Udinese youngster Damian Pizarro. His new club teammate, center-back Igor Lichnovsky, has torn his ACL and will be out for an extended period of time.

Two exciting youngsters, 21-year-old Colo Colo midfielder Vicente Pizarro (no relation to Damian) and 20-year-old former Colo Colo winger Dario Osorio were included in this roster.

Chile projected starting lineup (4-4-2): Arias (GK) — Isla, P. Diaz, Maripan, Suazo — Osorio, M. Nunez, Echeverria, Davila — B. Diaz, E. Vargas.

Chile subs: (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)

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