Does Julian Alvarez and Messi play? Argentina's lineup to face Uruguay in La Bombonera

The Argentine National Team seeks to continue ensuring its presence in the 2026 World Cup, but now it will have the two most difficult matches of all. Argentina faces Uruguay in La Bombonera in a match that no one wants to miss. In that match, the presence of Lionel Messi is a doubt, but there was also talk that Lionel Scaloni was possibly going to leave Julian Alvarez on the bench.

The coach has the usual starters at his disposal and it is estimated that they will take the field from the start: Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Nicolás Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández; Lionel Messi, Ángel Di María and Julián Álvarez.

Although, the Manchester City attacker's place could be in the hands of Toro Martínez, a great presence in Inter and a long scoring drought in the National Team. However, the doubts and rumors were finally resolved now that the Argentine National Team finished confirming its lineup to face Uruguay in Argentine territory. A victory for Lionel Messi's team would practically confirm his presence in the next 2026 World Cup.

How will Argentina play against Uruguay?

Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez are starters in the match against Uruguay. Lionel Scaloni decided to trust his key defense, as well as the other regulars on the pitch. Dibu Martinez, Nahuel Molina, Cuti Romero, Otamendi, Nico Tagliafico, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Rodrigo De Paul, Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez and Nico Gonzalez are those chosen by the Argentine coach for this match. This is a very similar lineup that was in that Qatar 2022 final.