Chile is facing one of its final opportunities to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup, and several changes are expected in the starting lineup. After a defeat to Paraguay, Ricardo Gareca’s team is determined to get back on track with a crucial home match against Ecuador in the South American Qualifiers.
Under Gareca, the team is undergoing a transition with tactical adjustments and experimentation, as the generational shift for La Roja begins, though veterans like Arturo Vidal and Eduardo Vargas still play key roles. Following the disappointing performance in the last match, combined with forced absences such as Alexis Sánchez, the Argentine coach is set to make several changes, as reported by Sporting News.
The potential lineup for Chile in this match includes: Brayan Cortés; Felipe Loyola, Guillermo Maripán, Paulo Díaz, Gabriel Suazo; Rodrigo Echeverría, Vicente Pizarro or Diego Valdés, Arturo Vidal; Alexander Aravena or Darío Osorio, Lucas Cepeda, and Eduardo Vargas.
The pressure on the team is immense, and another setback could leave them with little chance to recover in their bid to return to the World Cup.
