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How to watch Argentina vs Bolivia live: stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction
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How to watch Argentina vs Bolivia live: stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

Argentina can head to the brink of 2026 World Cup qualifying if the defending champions can cool off scorching Bolivia in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.

Lionel Scaloni’s men top the CONMEBOL table with 19 points from nine matches, eight ahead of seventh place in the play-offs.

Bolivia are flying, winners of three consecutive qualifying matches, including a stunning 1-0 win over Colombia in El Alto on Thursday. Santos star Miguel Terceros has scored in all three of these wins and will now get the chance to face the two-time reigning Copa America winners.

How to watch Argentina vs Bolivia live, stream link, TV channel and start time

Kickoff time: 8:00 PM ET – Tuesday, October 15

Location: Estadio Monumental — Buenos Aires

TV channel: Telemundo Deportes En VivoNBC Universo en Espanol

Will Lionel Messi play for Argentina versus Bolivia?

It’s been like that reported by TyC Sports that Lionel Messi will start the match in Buenos Aires.

If Messi does start against Bolivia, it will be the first time he plays a match in Argentina since November 2023.

Messi recently made his comeback for MLS Supporters’ Shield champions Inter Miami after a long spell out of injury after recovering from a busy summer with Argentina at the Copa America in the US.

Argentina team news, focus

Argentina played Venezuela last time in Maturin via after Nicolas Otamendi’s goal was offset when Salomon Rondon scored for La Vinotinto (yes, it’s 2024). Three very young players are in the squad as Como striker Nico Paz, Leicester City’s Facundo Buonanotte and Lanus defender Julio Soler come into the fold. Only Buonanotte is capped (two).

Team news from Bolivia, focus

Terceros has been a guiding light on this lesser-known side, but there is quality in all phases of the game. Luis Haquin’s team is very homely and knows each other well, although there is also a lot of youth in the team.

Argentina vs Bolivia prediction

Certainly not? A reality check for Bolivia awaits in Buenos Aires. If not, the Bolivians are well on their way to a surprise World Cup bid, as points in Argentina are a big ask for everyone. Argentina 3-1 Bolivia,