Chile and Ecuador are set to face each other in a pivotal FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago, Chile. The match kicks off at 8:00 PM local time (11:00 PM Eastern Time).
Current Standings:
- Chile: Sitting at the bottom of the South American qualifying table with 9 points, Chile is in urgent need of a victory to improve its position.
- Ecuador: In contrast, Ecuador holds the second spot with 22 points, positioning itself strongly for World Cup qualification.
Team News:
- Chile: The team will be without star forward Alexis Sánchez due to injury.
- Ecuador: Captain Enner Valencia is in excellent form, having scored twice in the recent 2-1 victory over Venezuela.
Broadcast Information: In the United States, the match will be available for streaming on FuboTV. For viewers in Chile, the game will be broadcast on Chilevisión, ESPN, and Disney+.
Match Preview:
Chile’s national team, known as La Roja, is under pressure to secure a win to stay in contention for World Cup qualification. The absence of Alexis Sánchez is a significant setback, but the team will rely on players like Eduardo Vargas to step up.
Ecuador, managed by Sebastián Beccacece, enters the match with momentum, having recently defeated Venezuela. The team boasts top scorers like Enner Valencia, who has been instrumental in their campaign.