South American World Cup Qualifiers: Stars Return for Crucial Matches
Argentina vs. Uruguay
Two South American powerhouses, Argentina and Uruguay, will face off in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Thursday, March 24. Argentina will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to 29 matches, while Uruguay will be hoping to boost their chances of qualifying for the World Cup.
Argentina will be without Lionel Messi, who is still recovering from a hamstring injury. However, they will have a number of other star players available, including Paulo Dybala, Angel Di Maria, and Lautaro Martinez.
Uruguay will be without Edinson Cavani, who is also injured. However, they will have Luis Suarez and Darwin Nunez leading the line.
Brazil vs. Chile
Brazil will host Chile in another important World Cup qualifier on Thursday, March 24. Brazil are the clear favorites, but Chile will be hoping to pull off an upset.
Brazil will be without Neymar, who is suspended. However, they will have a number of other star players available, including Vinicius Junior, Richarlison, and Casemiro.
Chile will be without Arturo Vidal, who is also suspended. However, they will have Alexis Sanchez and Ben Brereton Diaz leading the line.
Ecuador vs. Paraguay
Ecuador will host Paraguay in a must-win World Cup qualifier on Thursday, March 24. Ecuador are currently in third place in the standings, while Paraguay are in seventh place.
Ecuador will be without Enner Valencia, who is injured. However, they will have a number of other star players available, including Moises Caicedo, Pervis Estupinan, and Gonzalo Plata.
Paraguay will be without Miguel Almiron, who is also injured. However, they will have a number of other star players available, including Richard Sanchez, Gustavo Gomez, and Antony Silva.
Colombia vs. Bolivia
Colombia will host Bolivia in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Thursday, March 24. Colombia are currently in fourth place in the standings, while Bolivia are in ninth place.
Colombia will be without James Rodriguez, who is injured. However, they will have a number of other star players available, including Juan Cuadrado, Luis Muriel, and Radamel Falcao.
Bolivia will be without Marcelo Moreno, who is also injured. However, they will have a number of other star players available, including Diego Bejarano, Fernando Saucedo, and Carlos Lampe.