Frank Christian
Argentina led by Lionel Messi takes on Chile in a crucial group match as they aim to secure a spot in the knockout stage.
Having defeated Canada in their opening game, Argentina is eyeing a successful title defense, while two-time champions Chile are looking to rediscover their winning form.
Chile, currently struggling in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, need a significant improvement after a disappointing draw with Peru in the Copa America.
Stay updated on the match between Argentina and Chile with live score updates and commentary from Sporting News.
Latest Live Score
| Score | Goal scorers | |
| Argentina | – | – |
| Chile | – | – |
Location: MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)
Referee: Andres Matonte (URU)
Predicted Lineups:
Argentina: E. Martinez, Molina, Romero, Li. Martinez, Tagliafico, De Paul, E. Fernandez, Mac Allister, Messi, Alvarez, N. Gonzalez.
Chile: Bravo, Isla, Lichnovsky, P. Diaz, Suazo, Pulgar, Echeverria, Davila, A. Sanchez, Osorio, C. Vargas.
Match Updates and Highlights
1 hour 15 mins to kick: Chile’s history with Argentina sets up an exciting clash as both teams aim for victory.
Lionel Messi’s previous encounter with Chile saw him miss a crucial penalty in the 2016 Copa America final, spurring his retirement. Today, he seeks redemption against Chile at the same venue.
1 hour 30 mins to kick: Chile relies on Alexis Sanchez to shine, hoping the veteran forward can deliver despite recent struggles.
1 hour 45 mins to kick: Argentina’s coach plans lineup changes to maintain their winning momentum in the tournament.
2 hours to kickoff: Chile faces a challenge to rejuvenate their attacking prowess with an aging frontline lacking young talent.
Kickoff Schedule
The Argentina vs. Chile match kicks off on Tuesday, June 25, at 9 p.m. local time at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Here are the kickoff times across various regions:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA/Canada | Tue, Jun. 25 | 9 p.m. ET |
| USA/Canada | Tue, Jun. 25 | 6 p.m. PT |
| UK | Wed, Jun. 26 | 2 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Wed, Jun. 26 | 11 a.m. AEST |
| India | Wed, Jun. 26 | 6:30 a.m. IST |
Current Group Standings
| Pos. | Team | GP | Points | W-D-L | Goals For | Goals Against |
| 1. | Argentina | 1 | 3 | 1-0-0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2. | Chile | 1 | 1 | 0-1-0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3. | Peru | 1 | 0 | 0-1-0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4. | Canada | 1 | 0 | 0-0-1 | 0 | 2 |
Argentina vs. Chile – Lineups and Starting 11 News
Argentina managed to avoid injuries in their first match despite the challenging Atlanta pitch. Lionel Scaloni, the head coach, is focusing on tactical decisions for this game and has implemented three lineup changes.
Nico Gonzalez returns on the wing, replacing Angel Di Maria. Enzo Fernandez takes over in midfield from Leandro Paredes, and Nicolas Tagliafico will play left-back instead of Marcos Acuna.
Gio Lo Celso and Rodrigo de Paul received yellow cards in the previous game, putting them at risk of suspension if they get another booking.
Argentina starting lineup (4-3-3): E. Martinez (GK) — Molina, Romero, L. Martinez, Tagliafico — De Paul, E. Fernandez, Mac Allister — Messi, Alvarez, N. Gonzalez.
Argentina subs (9): (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)
Chile’s head coach, Ricardo Gareca, is dealing with two injuries. Diego Valdes sustained a muscle injury in the last match and will miss this one. Igor Lichnovsky, although he trained separately, is fit to start.
Alexis Sanchez and Eduardo Vargas are key players for Chile, with Dario Osorio stepping in for Ben Brereton Diaz in the lineup change.
Sanchez, Victor Davila, and Erick Pulgar are at risk of suspension due to their yellow cards from the previous game.
Chile starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Bravo (GK) — Isla, Lichnovsky, P. Diaz, Suazo — Pulgar, Echeverria — Davila, A. Sanchez, Osorio — C. Vargas.
Chile subs (9): (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)
Argentina vs. Chile – Live Stream and TV Channel
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | FS1, TUDN, Univision | Fubo USA, Fox Sports GO, TUDN app/website, Univision NOW, ViX |
| Canada | RDS | TSN+, RDS app |
| UK | Premier Sports 1 | Premier Sports Player |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | — | — |
USA: The second match of Argentina at the 2024 Copa America will be broadcasted on FS1 in the United States. Spanish-language coverage is available on TUDN and Univision, with streaming options on Fubo.
Canada: English and French coverage in Canada will be provided by TSN and RDS, respectively, with streaming available on their respective platforms.
United Kingdom: Premier Sports 1 will broadcast the entire 2024 Copa America in the UK, with streaming options on Premier Sports Player.
Australia: Optus Sport holds the streaming rights for all 2024 Copa America matches in Australia.
India: Currently, the Copa America is not accessible for viewers in India, but VPN services may provide an alternative.
