Argentina v Uruguay: Rivals meet in Rio de la Plata friendly

Argentina and Uruguay will renew one of South American football’s most enduring rivalries when they meet in an international friendly on Friday, 13 November 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 23:00 GMT at Estadio Alberto Jose Armando, with coverage available on L’Equipe Live Foot and beIN SPORTS.

The fixture brings together two historic sides who are familiar with one another and rarely give ground in encounters between the neighbouring nations. Although it is a friendly, the rivalry between Argentina and Uruguay is expected to ensure a competitive contest.

Argentina hold the edge in competitive meetings

Argentina have the better record in major official competitions. Across 51 meetings in the World Cup, Copa America, Olympic Games and qualifying matches, Argentina have won 24 times, compared with 18 victories for Uruguay. The other nine games ended in draws.

Argentina enter the international break under Lionel Scaloni as the second-ranked team in the FIFA world rankings. The side retains the core of its World Cup-winning squad and has developed a settled team capable of combining tactical control, attacking efficiency and defensive strength.

That consistency has made La Albiceleste one of the world’s most difficult teams to face. Their form and established structure also give them the advantage on paper ahead of this meeting.

Uruguay begin rebuilding under Diego Forlan

Uruguay are in a period of major transition after exiting the 2026 World Cup at the group stage. They finished third in Group H, recording two draws and one defeat.

Diego Forlan, the former Uruguay forward and national legend, is now in charge as the team attempts to rebuild around a younger squad. Uruguay are ranked 20th in the world and fourth among CONMEBOL nations.

The Celeste have nevertheless taken encouragement from their October 2026 tour. Their results included a 6-1 friendly victory over India, in which Maximiliano Araujo scored twice and Darwin Nunez also found the net.

Prediction and match details

The difference in rankings and recent status makes Argentina the stronger side ahead of kick-off, but the rivalry has often produced matches in which intensity outweighs the pre-match logic. Uruguay’s rebuilding process, combined with the confidence gained during their October tour and the arrival of Forlan, could make it difficult for Argentina to control the game throughout.

A tight match featuring plenty of individual duels is expected, with the prediction pointing towards a draw.

Africafoot prediction: Argentina 1-1 Uruguay

The published 1xbet prices for the match list Uruguay at 6.06 to win, a draw at 4.11 and Argentina at 1.63.