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England's Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifying clash with Andorra has been plunged into doubt after the latter's national stadium caught fire just over 24 hours away from kick-off.

The microstate's Estadi Nacional, based in the Pyrenees capital of Andorra la Vella, was due to host the Group I clash between Gareth Southgate's Three Lions and Koldo Alvarez's hosts.

But the match now appears to be under threat after a blaze broke out at the venue on Friday afternoon.

What has happened?

Shortly after teams had held their press conferences ahead of their encounter on Saturday, the stadium was pictured with flames engulfing what appeared to be a television gantry.

The fire, apparently confined to a single side of the field, looked to have caught the pitchside monitor typically used for video assistant referee decisions, in its blaze.

Sky Sports News captured the scenes live, having been broadcasting a preview of the match from the stadium when the fire broke out, and have since reported that firefighters have brought it under control.

Incident throws match into chaos

Given the proximity of the blaze to the pitch at Estadi Nacional, it remains to be seen whether England's game will be able to take place as planned.

With both sides poised to play further matches before the conclusion of the October international break, it is unlikely that it would be possible to rearrange the game before November at the earliest.

The Three Lions, currently unbeaten in Group I and undefeated in regular time since a loss to Belgium last November, are looking to further strengthen their position in the race for Qatar next year.

The bigger picture

A decision over the future of this weekend's fixture is likely to come in the short-term future, but meanwhile Gareth Southgate will look to keep his squad focused as they face the run-in to their qualification campaign.

The manager, who had indicated that Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier would captain the side against Andorra, will likely be considering the knock-on effects ahead of a Wembley return next week to face Hungary.

His side's game against Andorra was already set to make history with an all-female officials team taking charge of England for the first time, while other conversations had been dominated by the hosts' artificial playing surface.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has been issued a special Player of the Month card in FIFA 22 due to his performances for Manchester United.

The Portugal star was crowned the Premier League's Player of the Month for September after scoring three goals in as many matches.

Ronaldo has topped the EA Sports chart, too, resulting in a boost to his rating in the video game, taking it from 91 to 92, but players will have to work hard to get him into their team.

How do you get Ronaldo's POTM card?

To get the special POTM Ronaldo, you have to complete 26 different Squad Building Challenges (SBCs). These range from relatively cheap challenges such as building an 84-rated squad which includes one Manchester United player, to building four different 89-rated squads, which cost over 170k coins each to complete.

It will cost at least 2 million coins to complete all the SBCs, requiring you to submit 286 players in total giving you just one player (the 92-rated Ronaldo) in return.

Each individual SBC also gives player packs as rewards, ranging from Jumbo Gold Packs to Mega Packs and Rare Player Packs. The players earned in these packs can either be sold on the market or submitted into other SBCs to help you progress through the 26 SBCs to complete Ronaldo.

The POTM Ronaldo challenge will only be available for two weeks, so you must complete all 26 SBCs by October 22 in order to get the limited-edition card for your squad.

What ratings boosts has Ronaldo received?

As well as a one point increase to his overall rating, the 36-year-old has seen all of his individual attributes boosted.

His pace has gone up by one point, to 88, while his shooting now stands at 94. Ronaldo is now rated 89 for dribbling and 35 for defending.

Both his passing and physical attributes have gone up by two points, to 84 and 77 respectively.

What is a POTM card?

EA Sports selects a Player of the Month for each of the Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and MLS.

The issue of the award is based on the players' performances and is voted by a panel of experts and fan voting.

The chosen players receive a special card with an increased overall rating, which is available for a limited time through the game's Squad Building Challenges.

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History will be made during England’s World Cup qualifying clash with Andorra on Saturday, with an all-female team of officials taking charge of a Three Lions fixture for the first time.

Ukrainian referee Kateryna Monzul will be the referee for the match, with compatriots Maryna Striletska and Svitlana Grushko being named as her assistants.

Stephanie Frappart of France will be the video assistant referee, with a notable entry into the record books set to be made when Gareth Southgate’s side take to the field at Estadi Nacional d'Andorra.

Who is Kateryna Monzul?

Monzul, 40, is an internationally-renowned referee.

She has been overseeing international matches for over 16 years, having refereed in Women's European Championship and World Cup matches.

She became the first female referee in the top-flight of men's football in Ukraine when she started working in the Premier League in 2016. In January 2020, she won the award for the UPL's best referee. 

Last year, Monzul was part of the first all-female team to take charge of a men's international match as she refereed the UEFA Nations League clash between San Marino and Gibraltar.

She was also the second woman to oversee a men's World Cup qualifier when she took charge of the clash between Austria and Faroe Islands in March this year.

Frappart was the first to do so, having officiated the match between Netherlands and Latvia the day before. The French referee has already officiated in men's European Championship, Champions League and Ligue 1 matches.

Who else will be part of the officiating team?

Denys Shurman will take on the role as fourth official, while Viktor Matyash will assist Frappart with VAR for the World Cup qualifying fixture.

Who are the women to have refereed men's matches?

Female referees have become more common in the men's game over the last two decades.

Monzul and Frappart are two who are established in the top-flights of their respective countries and were praised by legendary former referee Pierluigi Collina earlier this year. 

"Although they already had some matches in important men’s competitions under their belts, officiating a FIFA World Cup qualifier for the first time is special and is something to be very proud of," the chairman of the FIFA referees committee and UEFA referees committee member said.

"They have worked very hard in recent years and these appointments are recognition for the good job that they have done."

In England, meanwhile, Rebecca Welch is the highest-ranking female referee in the country and the first woman to referee a men's game in the English Football League. She has took charge of five League Two matches in 2021.

There have also been female assistant referees in the Premier League, with Sian Massey-Ellis having regularly been involved in matches at the highest level of the men's domestic game.

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A U.S. judge has recommended that the civil rape case against Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo be dismissed.

The 36-year-old Portuguese was accused of sexually assaulting Kathryn Mayorga in a Las Vegas hotel back in 2009.

Ronaldo has always denied any wrongdoing and prosecutors decided not to open a criminal case back in 2019, saying allegations levelled against him could “not be proven beyond reasonable doubt”.

What has been said?

Magistrate judge Daniel Albregts has been reviewing the case before a separate judge makes a final decision and says leaked communication between Ronaldo and his legal team should not have been used by Mayorga’s attorney, Leslie Mark Stovall.

In his recommendation to U.S. District Judge Jennifer Dorsey, Albregts has written: “It is recommended that Ronaldo’s motion for case terminating sanctions be granted. It is further recommended that Mayorga’s action be dismissed with prejudice.

“Dismissing Mayorga’s case for the inappropriate conduct of her attorney is a harsh result. But it is, unfortunately, the only appropriate sanction to ensure the integrity of the judicial process.

“Stovall has acted in bad faith to his client’s – and his profession’s – detriment.”

Response from Ronaldo’s legal team

Albregts also noted that the court made no decision that Ronaldo had committed a crime and found no evidence to suggest that his representatives intimidated Mayorga or impeded law enforcement when criminal charges were dropped and a €375,000 confidential settlement was signed off in August 2010.

Stoyall had been looking to overturn that settlement on the grounds that his client was unfit to agree such terms.

Responding to the recommendation made by Albregts, Ronaldo’s lawyer, Peter Christiansen, said: “We are pleased with the court's detailed review of this matter and its willingness to justly apply the law to the facts and recommend dismissal of the civil case against Mr Ronaldo.”

Mumbai City have appointed English coach Des Buckingham as the new head coach for the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season as Sergio Lobera is elevated to a position within the City Football Group (CFG) that has its headquarters in Mancherter, England.

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Nigeria was paid "the hard way" for underrating the Central African Republic, according to coach Raoul Savoy.

The Wild Beasts pulled off a shock 1-0 triumph over the three-time African champions in Thursday’s 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifier staged at the Teslim Balogun Stadium.

Despite boasting superior ball possession and numerous scoring chances, Gernot Rohr’s men were stunned by super-sub Karl Namnganda, who profited from a moment of carelessness by William Troost-Ekong’s backline.

With this result, the Central African country has earned their first win in Group C en route to Qatar 2022.

For Savoy, the result was their own way of repaying the 2013 African champions for underestimating them before the showdown in Lagos.

“Nigeria are one of the best teams in Africa and when you look at the quality of players they parade,” the Spanish-Swiss tactician told Goal.

“They believed that they had already won the game and even before kick-off, it was everywhere that they will defeat the Central African Republic.

“We showed some respect and we made them pay the hard way for underrating us.

“We were not given any chance by Nigeria and to be honest with you this is a very great result for us.”

When asked about the masterstroke he adopted to down Rohr’s team, the 48-year-old said: “I’m very happy because we put a plan and a strategy, and it worked.

“Most of the players that played were young. Even the scorer [Karl Namnganda] was making his second appearance for the country.

“When you put up a young team like this and they listen to instructions, play their hearts out, they can beat anyone.”

The return leg takes place in Cameroon on Sunday and Savoy – who is already looking forward to the fixture – suggested some of the changes to expect.

“The game in Douala will be another story but for now, we have to enjoy this moment first and touch down in Cameroon on time to start preparations on time,” he added.

“We had some players who didn’t play [on Thursday] because of injuries or visa problems, and that is why we will have a different team in the return leg.”

Notwithstanding the setback, Nigeria still lead Group C having accrued six points from three matches.

Former Nigeria midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has described the Super Eagles’ 1-0 defeat to the Central African Republic in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers as "very disappointing".

Gernot Rohr’s men were stunned at the Teslim Balogun Stadium on Thursday after second-half substitute Karl Namnganda broke the deadlock in the 90th minute following a mix-up between centre-backs William Troost-Ekong and Leon Balogun.

Before the Wild Beasts’ breakthrough, Nigeria dominated possession but they lacked the cutting edge to beat goalkeeper Prince Samolah, despite the presence of Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho, Moses Simon, Taiwo Awoniyi, Samuel Kalu and Ahmed Musa in the frontline.

The defeat was more of an upset for Nigeria, who are 34th on the Fifa rankings while CAR sit in the 124th spot. And with eyebrows raised, Adepoju is expecting the Nigeria Football Federation to review the team’s performance closely.

“It was very disappointing. Losing to the Central African Republic is very disappointing,” Adepoju told Goal.

“Definitely, questions will be asked to know why and what happened. Whether it's a question or a query, there is no Federation that will lose a game and not take actions to guide against future occurrence.

“I don't know about the query for Rohr but people will ask questions if you lose the game you are expected to win.”

Despite the home loss, the Super Eagles sit atop of Group C with six points after three matches while Cape Verde and Central African Republic trail with four points in the second and third spots, respectively.

Meanwhile, the former Real Madrid midfielder is still optimistic that three-time African champions will bounce back to victory when they visit CAR for the return fixture in Douala on Sunday.

“We still have a chance to qualify and our next game is against them,” he continued.

“We have won two games and if we win Sunday’s game that will be nine points. It is not the end because we still have two other games.

“I'm sure they know that yesterday's match should not be a defeat. They just have to buckle up and get things right for Sunday. The players will not be happy about the result and I'm still confident we can win the next game in Cameroon.”

Football Kenya Federation president Nick Mwendwa and coach Engin Firat found themselves on the receiving end following the Harambee Stars' 5-0 loss to Mali in Thursday's 2022 World Cup qualifier.

Kenya fell to Ibrahima Kone's hattrick, Adama Traore's goal and an own goal by Farouk Shikhalo, who had come on for Ian Otieno in the second half at Agadir Stadium in Morocco. 

The loss is the Harambee Stars first in the qualifiers after 0-0 and 1-1 draws against Uganda and Rwanda in Nairobi and Kigali, respectively. After the humiliating defeat, some fans felt the blame should be placed on the shoulders of Mwendwa and the new coach.

Firat especially found himself under criticism for his formation that saw Joash Onyango deployed in an unfamiliar position as a right-back. The Simba SC defender struggled and had to be replaced in the 35th minute by Abdalla Hassan of Bandari.

Kenya will host the West Africans at Nyayo Stadium on October 10.

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England look set to get back to winning ways when they travel to the Estadi Nacional to take on Andorra in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier.

After four wins from their opening four Group I matches, the Three Lions were held to a 1-1 draw away in Poland last time out.

Here's how to watch Andorra vs England in the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers from India.

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How to watch Andorra vs England on TV & live stream in India

The Sony Pictures Sports Network (SPSN) has the rights to show 2022 FIFA World Cup European Qualification matches in India.

Matches will also be available to stream via SonyLIV app and website, besides JioTV mobile app, allowing supporters to watch multiple games simultaneously and catch the replay of matches.

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Andorra vs England: Team news

Moi San Nicolas, Albert Alavedra and Marcio Vieira are all unavailable due to suspension for the home side, meaning 41-year-old captain Ildefons Lima is likely to start in the centre of defence.

Reece James and Kalvin Phillips have both withdrawn from the squad due to injury, with Ben Chilwell and James Ward-Prowse called up in their place.

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Gregg Berhalter praised Weston McKennie for a "professional" performance after the U.S. men's national team midfielder returned to the team in Thursday's 2-0 win over Jamaica.

Led by two goals from Ricardo Pepi, the U.S. took down its CONCACAF opponent in McKennie's first game back since being dismissed from the team last camp due to a rules violation.

All week, Berhalter has said McKennie's punishment is now long over, and he was full of praise for how the midfielder has conducted himself both on and off the field since returning to the team.

What did Berhalter say?

"It's not easy, right? It's not easy to come back and play these games," Berhalter said. "He knew a lot of eyes are going to be on him and the way I would characterize his performance is professional.

"To give a really professional job in this game, it wasn't the top level that he can produce but it was up there, and I think he had an excellent performance."

A full-strength midfield

On Thursday night, Berhalter and the USMNT got their first look at a full-strength midfield since 2020 as McKennie, Tyler Adams and Yunus Musah all starting together for the first time this year.

Adams captained the team from his typical No. 6 position, receiving a bloody lip in the first half, while McKennie was steady just in front of him while completing over 90 percent of his passes.

Musah, though, stole the show with his dynamic runs forward troubling Jamaica all night.

The Valencia star helped set up the USMNT's first goal, putting Jamaica on the back foot to help kickstart Pepi's opener.

Musah's status was up in the air heading into matchday after an inconclusive Covid test, and Berhalter says he didn't know if he'd have Musah available until 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday.

"I pulled him aside before dinner," Berhalter said, "and I said, 'You're going tomorrow, you're negative'. And it was great. You have to take the precautions and we were a little worried but it was great that he got to play."

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Coach Gernot Rohr has stated that the absences of Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi had impacted Nigeria’s game against the Central African Republic in Thursday’s 2022 Fifa World Cup qualification match.

Despite dominating ball possession against the Wild Beasts, the Super Eagles bowed 1-0 to Raoul Savoy’s men at Teslim Balogun Stadium.

Karl Namnganda's 90th-minute effort separated both teams as the three-time African kings fluffed several scoring opportunities.

While lamenting his team’s defeat despite dominating ball possession, the German tactician discloses that the non-appearance of the England based stars – who were out due to injury worries did not help matters.

“The players are still disappointed in the dressing room and still not understanding why we could lose this match,” Rohr told Goal.

“When we analyzed it, we dominated possession of the ball, we had several opportunities to score but we did not score and very often in football, there was a counter and our opponents scored.

“Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose, we lost. We had the opportunity to score but we couldn’t.

“We have to recover, and we have to make some changes in the team. We missed the creativity of Iwobi, we also missed Ndidi so much.

“It was not easy for [Frank] Onyeka and a first-timer [Taiwo] Awoniyi to come in this team.”

Notwithstanding the setback, the German is upbeat that his team will get the job done in the return leg to boost their chances of qualifying for the play-off round.

“Cape Verde were well organised but we are still ahead in the group and in three days time, I believe we will be able to win the match,” he continued.

“It will not be in Central Africa, it will be in Cameroon and on a very good pitch.

“Also, I think the fighting spirit of the team is still there. I hope in the next game, we will be luckier than today.

“There will be some changes. Already, there are some injuries and I don’t know if Kelechi [Iheanacho] is able to play because he had a knock.

“We have some players who are tired because they ran a lot and were fighting as always. This defeat will surely make their recovery more difficult.

“They will not sleep well tonight but we have to recover and prepare for Sunday’s game which we must win.”

Kenya coach Engin Firat started his reign as Harambee Stars boss with a humiliating 5-0 loss to Mali in Group E of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday night.

The East Africans had hoped to get a positive outcome at Agadir Stadium in Morocco, but a hat-trick from Ibrahima Kone and an Adama Traore strike, coupled with a late own goal by substitute Farouk Shikhalo sealed the deal for the Eagles.

It was Kenya who threatened early as Aboud Omar picked his captain Michael Olunga in the first minute. The attacker positioned himself but his shot missed the target by inches.

Moments later, Johnstone Omurwa mistimed Kone's run, eventually putting him on-side. The goalkeeper was beaten, but the end product, from the Mali team, was skyrocketed, much to the relief of the visitors.

The Eagles soon opened the scoring in the 8th minute. Joash Onyango, who was playing in an unfamiliar right-back position, gave away the ball to Kone, who teed up the unmarked Hatayspor forward Traore for an opener.

As the game progressed, both teams looked more settled, but the main concern for Harambee Stars coach was the way his charges were giving away possession easily.

Kone doubled the advantage in favour of the hosts in the 22nd minute. Charles Traore played a cross from the right to the unmarked Adama who headed the ball to the towering attacker to easily find the back of the net.

Onyango was having a bad day and was eventually replaced, with Abdallah Hassan taking his place. Lawrence Juma was also replaced by youngster Zakayo Erick as Firat sought to give his side a lift.

It changed nothing as Kone completed his brace in the 36th minute. The West Africans won a corner, Falaye Sacko flicked it on, and the unmarked Sarpsborg 08 striker tapped the ball into an empty net.

Bandari forward Hassan brought down Moussa Djenepo in the area and the referee pointed to the penalty spot. Kone rose for the occasion, sending Ian Otieno the wrong way to score his third goal in the first half. 

After the break, Shikhalo was introduced in place of Otieno who had failed to command his area effectively.

Olunga felt Stars should have been awarded a penalty in the 46th minute when his shot struck Sacko's hand, but the referee waved play on amid protests from the East Africans. 

As opposed to the initial half, the Eagles lowered their tempo, resorting to possess the ball and make Kenyans work harder for it. It was a way of frustrating them further to create scoring chances and get more goals. But the East Africans were not giving in.

Olunga would have scored at least a consolation in the 81st minute, but from six yards out, he headed Boniface Muchiri's cross wide.

The miss proved costly as substitute Moussa Doumbia forced Shikhalo to an own goal. The former curled the ball against the post, and the helpless custodian just watched as the ball awkwardly hit him before bouncing in the net.

Uganda had gone top of the table, momentarily, with a 1-0 win over Rwanda in an early kick-off, but now drop to second while Mali are top, with Kenya falling to third.

Kenya will now host Mali on Sunday as the Cranes welcome Amavubi.

Ecuador will continue their chase for a Qatar 2022 World Cup berth when they welcome struggling Bolivia in a CONMEBOL qualifier at Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha in Guayaquil.

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La Tri lie fourth in their federation-wide group heading into the October international break and know that a victory against La Verde would bolster their prospects of success.

Ahead of the game, Goal has the details of how to watch on TV, stream online, team news and more.

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In the United States (US), Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers can be watched live and on-demand with fuboTV (watch with a 7-day free trial).

New users can sign up for a free seven-day trial of the live sports streaming service, which can be accessed via iOS, Android, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku and Apple TV as well as on a web browser.

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La Tri lie ahead of Colombia on goal difference as they enter the latest phase of qualification - and Gustavo Alfaro knows that anything other than a three-point haul in fixtures like these risk ruining his side's prospects.

Alexander Dominguez will skipper the side in goal, while there could be a debut for Brighton teenager Jeremy Sarmiento following his inclusion.

Predicted Ecuador starting XI: Dominguez; Castillo, Leon, Torres, Hincapie, Estupinan; Franco, Gaibor, Gruezo, Caicedo, Valencia, Estrada.

*denotes uncapped player

Cesar Farias has named a 50-man-plus squad for this month's games, littered with uncapped players in line for their first games - but it will likely be the old hands that La Verde turn to in pursuit of victory on the road.

Their three-decade absence from the World Cup is unlikely to change on this latest road to Qatar, but with Marcelo Moreno fronting their ranks, they can hope to spring some surprises.

Predicted Bolivia starting XI: Lampe; Jesus Sagredo, Jusino, Haquin, Quinteros, Jose Sagredo; Saavedra, Justiniano, Villarroel; H. Vaca, Moreno.

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Paul Pogba has hinted at a possible return to Juventus amid the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his contract situation at Manchester United.

Pogba has spent the last five years on United's books, having returned to Old Trafford for a second spell after leaving Juve in an £89 million ($121m) deal back in 2016.

The 28-year-old became one of the top midfielders in Europe during his time in Turin but has struggled for consistency with the Red Devils, and speculation over his future is raging now that he has entered the final year of his contract.

What's been said?

Pogba is currently away on international duty with France, who he helped beat Belgium 3-2 in their Nations  League semi-final tie at Allianz Stadium on Thursday.

Quizzed on the possibility of heading back to Juve's home ground at club level, the 28-year-old told Sport Mediaset post-match: “I always talk with my former teammates at Juventus, [Juan] Cuadrado, [Paulo] Dybala… Now I’m a Man Utd player, I still have a year on my contract, then we will see.

"I want to finish the season well there, then we’ll see."

Asked whether he feels good whenever he visits Turin, Pogba added: "Yes, of course!”

Raiola's influence 

Pogba's latest comments come less than a month after his agent Mino Raiola claimed that the World Cup winner would be open to rejoining Juve at some stage.

However, the Italian agent, who has fueled transfer rumours throughout Pogba's time in Manchester, also conceded that he is uncertain whether the Bianconeri would be open to a deal.

“Paul Pogba is out of contract in June, so we’ll talk with Manchester and we’ll see what happens," Raiola said to Rai Sport. "Turin is still in his heart. There’s a chance that Pogba will return to Juventus, but it also depends on Juventus.”

What's next?

Pogba will now look ahead to France's Nations' League final clash with Spain on Sunday before returning to Old Trafford ahead of United's next Premier League game against Leicester City on October 16.

It has been suggested that the Red Devils will also push for an answer from the Frenchman on a possible renewal, with it reported that they initially submitted an extension offer in July.

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Argentina travels to Paraguay looking to move one step closer to Qatar 2022 as World Cup qualifying continues in South America.

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Lionel Messi will become only the fifth men's player to score 80 or more international goals if he nets against Paraguay and will be looking to extend his record as the highest scorer in CONMEBOL history.

Ahead of the game, Goal has the details of how to watch on TV, stream online, team news and more.

TV channel, live stream & how to watch

In the United States (US), this year's CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying soccer games can be watched live and on-demand with fuboTV (watch with a 7-day free trial).

New users can sign up for a free seven-day trial of the live sports streaming service, which can be accessed via iOS, Android, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku and Apple TV as well as on a web browser.

Team news and rosters

Paraguay will be without a few veteran players including Rodrigo Rojas and Celso Ortiz as well as Dario Lezcano and Federico Santander.

Four uncapped players have been named on the roster including forward Luis Amarilla and midfielders Jose Florentin and Hugo Martinez.

Predicted Paraguay starting XI: Silva; Rojas, Balbuena, Alonso, Arzamendia; Villasanti, Gimenez; Kaku, O. Romero, A. Romero; Sanabria.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez should return in goal after issues over quarantine rules in Brazil last month.

Tottenham pair Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso are also back after simialr troubles, but there is no space for either Sergio Aguero or Paulo Dybala as they are both injured.

Predicted Argentina starting XI: Martinez; Molina, Pezzella, Otamendi, Acuna; Di Maria, Paredes, De Paul, Lo Celso; Messi, Lautaro.

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