Argentina are back in action on Thursday with a trip to Asuncion to face a tough Paraguay test with a chance to inch closer to a FIFA 2026 World Cup berth. Lionel Messi and company saw off Bolivia last time out with a hat trick plus two assists in a thumping.

Lionel Messi is set to play one of his final matches of the year on Thursday as Argentina face Paraguay in South American World Cup qualifying. Coach Lionel Scaloni has assembled a formidable attacking trio,

Argentina pays a visit to the Estadio Defensores del Chaco to square up against Paraguay in the first of the two CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier games it'll play to close out 2024's international action.

Paraguay vs. Argentina in World Cup Qualifiers kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 14. This fixture takes place at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco. Paraguay vs. Argentina in World Cup Qualifiers is available to live stream for free on SBS On Demand in Australia.

With qualification for the 2026 World Cup on the line, Paraguay is making sure that it has every possible advantage ahead of its match against Lionel Messi and Argentina.

Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Paraguay face each other for Matchday 11 of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers at Defensores del Chaco stadium. Learn the kick-off time, lineups and everything of what's going on with the match with our live updates.