On Thursday night, Argentina, leaders of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying table, head to Asuncion for a challenging matchup against Paraguay. With a strong chance to secure their place in the 2026 finals, Argentina, under Lionel Scaloni, look set to defend their World Cup title from 2022 in Qatar.
Last month, Argentina continued to dominate the qualifiers, demolishing Bolivia 6-0 in Buenos Aires. However, Paraguay, managed by Gustavo Alfaro, presents a resilient challenge for the reigning world champions.

Paraguay vs Argentina Live Stream and Telecast Details in India: World Cup qualifiers
The World Cup qualifiers, Paraguay vs Argentina, will be played at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay on Friday (November 15). The match will kick-off at 5:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time). Paraguay vs Argentina will not be live telecasted on any TV channel in India. However, fans can watch the live stream of Paraguay vs Argentina on the Fancode app and website.
Preview
This victory, driven by a brilliant performance from Lionel Messi, who scored three and assisted two, kept Argentina three points ahead of Colombia in the standings, with 22 points overall. Historically, teams reaching the mid-20s in points typically secure a spot in the World Cup.
This could already indicate that Argentina are nearly there. However, Scaloni's squad isn't expected to ease up-they're aiming to finish at the top, a feat they haven't accomplished in the last two qualifying cycles.
Argentina's away form has been solid, with ten points from five road matches-outperforming other CONMEBOL teams. However, recent stumbles in away games-a loss to Colombia and a draw with Venezuela-show potential vulnerabilities.
Known for their defensive approach, they have limited excitement on the scoreboard, scoring and conceding just four goals in ten qualifiers. Their recent goalless draws at home suggest a conservative strategy, which has proven effective, placing them in contention for a World Cup spot.
In their last encounter here in 2021, Paraguay held Argentina scoreless, and Alfaro's team will aim to repeat that. With a style prioritizing defensive stability, Paraguay's recent form-including wins over Brazil and Venezuela-puts them well-positioned to push Argentina to their limits in Asuncion.