Argentina are looking to move one step closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup as they take on Paraguay in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying match on Thursday.
Lionel Messi and his teammates romped to a 6-0 win over Bolivia in their previous qualifying match to maintain their position in the South American standings.
Meanwhile, Paraguay continued their excellent run of form with a 2-1 victory over Venezuela in their last World Cup qualifying match, extending their unbeaten streak in the qualifiers to four games. The win pushed them to 6th in the rankings, the last spot for automatic qualification to the 2026 World Cup.
The Jugo Mobile looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Paraguay vs. Argentina live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —Live stream: Fanatiz USA
This game is not available for live TV broadcast. Streaming options are available on Fanatiz USA.
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What time does Paraguay vs. Argentina kick off?
This CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying clash takes place at Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asuncion, Paraguay and kicks off on Thursday, November 14 at 8:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thu, Nov. 14 | 6:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Thu, Nov. 14 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thu, Nov. 14 | 4:30 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thu, Nov. 14 | 3:30 p.m. |
Paraguay vs. Argentina lineups, team news
Emiliano Martinez is available for selection after serving a two-match suspension and should start as Argentina’s goalkeeper in their clash against Paraguay.
Lionel Messi will be Argentina’s focal point in attack, with Julian Alvarez serving as his strike partner. Giovani Lo Celso could start in midfield, with the Real Betis star having recovered from his injury.
Argentina predicted XI (4-4-2, right to left): E Martinez (GK) — Molina, Otamendi, Romero, Tagliafico — De Paul, Enzo, Lo Celso, Mac Allister — Messi, Alvarez.
Injured: NoneSuspended: None
Paraguay also come into this game without any injury concerns and have a full-strength squad available for selection for their clash with Argentina.
Antonio Sarabia has started finding form with Torino and will once again be Paraguay’s sole striker. He will be supported by Miguel Almiron and Julio Enciso.
Paraguay predicted XI (5-2-3, right to left): R Fernandez (GK) — Caceres, G Gomez, Alderete, Balbuena, Alonso — Cubas, D Gomez — Almiron, Sanabria, Enciso.
Injured: NoneSuspended: None
Paraguay vs. Argentina Prediction
This fixture has seen a high amount of stalemates with seven out of the last 17 clashes between Argentina and Paraguay ending in a draw.
With Paraguay’s newfound defensive resoluteness under Gustavo Alfaro, another draw could be on the cards. However, with the talent available to them, Argentina should beat Paraguay, albeit by a narrow margin.
- Prediction: Paraguay 0-1 Argentina
CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Thursday, November 14
- Venezuela vs. Brazil (4:00 p.m.)
- Paraguay vs Argentina (6:30 p.m.)
- Ecuador vs. Bolivia (7:00 p.m.)
Friday, November 15
- Uruguay vs. Colombia (7:00 p.m.)
- Peru vs Chile (8:30 p.m.)
