Uruguay v. Argentina for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in California, Florida and Texas: a must-see! | Photo by Depor
Uruguay v. Argentina for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in California, Florida and Texas: a must-see! | Photo by Depor

Argentina and Uruguay will relive their historic rivalry this Friday, March 21 in a crucial duel on the 13th date of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier, promising a South American derby full of intensity. Reminiscent of the first FIFA World Cup Final in 1930, this clash keeps alive a flame of rivalry that generates a special tension in every encounter. Both teams, traditional giants of CONMEBOL, are preparing for a key match where every point is vital to their World Cup aspirations.

The last meeting between the two teams, in November 2023, gave a taste of Uruguay’s potential, with an outstanding performance by Marcelo Bielsa’s team, which overcame the world champions at the Bombonera. This background adds an extra ingredient to the next match, where Argentina will seek revenge and Uruguay will try to repeat their success. Expectations are high, with fans from all over the world anticipating a clash of titans on the South American stage. If you live California, Florida, or Texas, find out here what time is this exciting match will come on fruition.

Uruguay vs. Argentina for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. (Photo: Composition)
Uruguay vs. Argentina for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. (Photo: Composition)

What time is the Uruguay vs. Argentina for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in California

The Uruguay vs. Argentina match for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers begins this Friday, March 21 at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time (California Time) at Centenario Stadium in Montevideo.

What time is the Uruguay vs. Argentina for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in Florida

The Uruguay vs. Argentina match for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers begins this Friday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time (Florida Time) at Centenario Stadium in Montevideo.

Uruguay and Argentina face off this Friday, March 21, at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo for Matchday 13 of the 2026 Qualifiers. (Photo: Getty Images)
Uruguay and Argentina face off this Friday, March 21, at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo for Matchday 13 of the 2026 Qualifiers. (Photo: Getty Images)

What time is the Uruguay vs. Argentina for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in Texas

The Uruguay vs. Argentina match for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers begins this Friday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. Central Time (Texas Time) at Centenario Stadium in Montevideo.

What time does the Uruguay vs. Argentina match start in different countries around the world?

The Uruguay vs. Argentina 2026 World Cup Qualifiers match will start this Friday, March 21 at 8:45 PM ET (7:45 PM CT / 6:45 PM MT / 5:45 PM PT). Here I share the different time zones around the world:

  • 4:30pm PST – Pacific Standard Time
  • 5:30pm MST – Mountain Standard Time
  • 5:30pm CST – Mexico City, Mexico
  • 6:30pm CST – Central Standard Time
  • 7:30pm EST – Eastern Standard Time
  • 7:30pm AEST – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
  • 7:30pm AEST - San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • 8:30pm BRT – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 11:30pm BST – United Kingdom
  • 1:30am CEST – Central Europe (Saturday, March 22)
  • 1:30am SAST – South Africa (Saturday, March 22)
  • 2:30am MSK – Moscow, Russia (Saturday, March 22)
  • 3:30am GST – Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Saturday, March 22)
  • 5:00am IST – New Delhi, India (Saturday, March 22)
  • 6:30am WIB – Jakarta, Indonesia (Saturday, March 22)
  • 6:30am ICT – Bangkok, Thailand (Saturday, March 22)
  • 7:30am CST – Beijing, China (Saturday, March 22)
  • 8:30am JST – Tokyo, Japan (Saturday, March 22)
  • 8:30am KST – Seoul, South Korea (Saturday, March 22)
  • 10:30am AEST – Australia (Saturday, March 22)
  • 12:30pm NZST – New Zealand (Saturday, March 22)
Uruguay vs Argentina por la fecha 13 de las Eliminatorias Sudamericanas 2026
Uruguay recibe a Argentina este viernes 21 de marzo en el Estadio Centenario de Montevideo por la fecha 13 de las Eliminatorias Sudamericanas rumbo a la Copa Mundial FIFA 2026. | Crédito: GEC
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