Our prediction for this World Cup 2026 match:
Chile
Match Time & Date:
26/03/2025
01:00
Prediction: 1-1
Ecuador
Chile play host to Ecuador at their Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos in what is expected to be a close World Cup qualifier. La Roja aim to recover from a 1-0 loss to Paraguay, but they face yet another difficult challenge against La Tri. Experienced forward Alexis Sanchez should play some part in Wednesday’s clash after overcoming his minor injury, while all Marcelino Nunez, Marcelo Morales, Erick Pulgar, and Williams Alarcon remain in the recovery room.
The Ecuadorians, on the other hand, are eyeing their fourth consecutive win in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, but with Chile being tough to beat at home, we are tempted to bet on draw this time out. Both Angelo Preciado and Jhoanner Chavez remain sidelined for the visiting side, but Ricardo Gareca has no fresh injury worries ahead of the trip to Santiago de Chile. Enner Valencia is widely expected to lead the line for Ecuador.
Highlighted Team (Chile):
The Chilean Football Federation has been established in 1895 while Chile’s first-ever international game was a 3-1 loss to Argentina in 1910. The two countries formed a remarkable rivalry over the years and it was exactly against Argentina that Chile won their last major trophy – a 2015 Copa America title.
Prior to their 2015 title Chile had been runners-up in the competition on four different occasions. Chile triumphed in a dramatic final on penalty kicks to reach their first tournament championship. In a symbolic turn of events, Chile start their 2016 Copa America Centenario with a rematch against Argentina. The most capped player of the Chile national team is Barcelona goalkeeper who has past his 100-match mark with the squad he has been a part of since 2004.
Former Lazio and Juventus striker, the legendary Marcelo Salas is the leading scorer with 37 goals to his name. Key player to the current set up is Arsenal winger Alexis Sanchez who has been the team’s leader on the pitch since 2006.
Argentina 
Brazil
Venezuela 
Peru 
Barcelona 
Osasuna 
Fulham 
Crystal Palace
Espanyol 
Atletico Madrid 
Juventus 
Genoa 
