
<p>Chile’s World Cup Qualifying match against Uruguay did not include Inter forward Alexis Sanchez.</p>



<p>The veteran striker has spent the first few months of the season getting back into game shape. The Chilean’s return to <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/inter-milan-tv-schedule/">Inter</a> in Italy was not necessarily marked by a revival of his physical form.</p>



<p>This was because, since leaving Marseille, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/five-facts-on-alexis-sanchez-20180122-CMS-231507.html">Sanchez</a> had not been able to participate in regular team training. Throughout the summer, he had trained on his own to maintain his physical level.</p>



<p>The 34-year-old certainly wasn’t going to be game-ready straight away without a complete preseason with a squad. As a result, Sanchez has not been included on any active rosters for any games.</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">There were concerns when the Chile national team doctors confirmed they were checking Alexis Sanchez for a medical condition, but it is now reported Inter knew their striker had a form of anaemia <a href="https://t.co/QcKkMY4qNL">https://t.co/QcKkMY4qNL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chile?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chile</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCIM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCIM</a></p>— Football Italia (@footballitalia) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballitalia/status/1700535080370815258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<h2>Sanchez possibly suffering from anemia</h2>



<p>The experienced player, formerly of Arsenal and Barcelona, did not play for Chile in their <a href="https://www.worldsoccertalk.com/world-cup-qualifiers-tv-schedule/">World Cup qualifying match</a> against Uruguay on Friday.</p>



<p>With a final score of 3-1, Uruguay defeated <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/chile-national-team-tv-schedule">Chile</a> in the first match. Nicolas de la Cruz (two) and Fede Valverde netted the goals for the home side, while Arturo Vidal cushioned the blow for La Roja.</p>



<p>Now it has been reported that while on international duty, the new Inter signing is coping with a medical mystery; specifically, he could be suffering from a sort of anemia.</p>



<p>Test results have apparently been less than encouraging, with <a href="https://www.pazzidifanta.com/news-fantacalcio/sanchez-inter-cile-settembre-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sky Italia</a> reporting that his red blood cell level is far lower than predicted. As such, the medical staff is investigating the possible presence of anemia.</p>



<h2>Chile manager claimed Alexis Sanchez had a medical issue</h2>



<p>However, Sanchez’s national team coach claims that the 34-year-old will return to action in no time.</p>



<p>“Another match awaits us on Tuesday, and Alexis will be ready for it. After the medical tests that he underwent in Italy, he needed a period of rest as a precaution. But once that time passes, he’ll be an option on Tuesday.”</p>



<p>“We had to be cautious with him. Sanchez’s absence [against Uruguay] was not a technical decision. It was just for clinical reasons”, Chile coach Eduardo Berizzo said, via <a href="https://colombia.as.com/futbol/alexis-sanchez-disponible-en-chile-para-enfrentar-a-colombia-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AS Colombia</a>.</p>



<p>Photo credit: IMAGO / Photosport</p>


Alexis Sanchez has medical mystery, Chile boss provides update

Alexis Sanchez reportedly missed Chile's World Cup qualifier against Uruguay due to an undisclosed medical issue


<p>Can’t get enough of <em>La Roja</em>? This Chile national team TV schedule will get you pointed in the right direction to catch each match.</p>



<p>Chile is a founding member of CONMEBOL, and is the second-oldest federation in South America. </p>



<h3>Where can I watch the Chile match?</h3>


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<p><strong>First game:</strong> May 27, 1910 (Loss vs. Argentina in Buenos Aires)<strong><br>Manager:</strong>&nbsp;Eduardo Berizzo<strong><br>Best World Cup finish:</strong> Third (1962)<strong><br>Best Copa America Finish:</strong> Winners (2015, 2016)</p>



<h2>Chile TV schedule and streaming links</h2>



<p>For Copa América and the FIFA World Cup (if Chile qualifies for 2026), FOX Sports hold the English language rights. </p>



<p>On the Spanish side, TUDN/Univision are were you can catch Copa matches, while the World Cup features on Telemundo and Peacock. </p>



<p>CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying can be found on Fubo in the United States.</p>



<p>Friendlies are tougher to nail down, as location and opponent can place games on various channels.  </p>



<p>Fubo carries the entire FOX family of channels and Telemundo, so it’s a good choice to get the best coverage possible of Chile games.</p>



<h4>Watch Chile on Fubo:</h4>


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<h3>Chile History</h3>



<p>The Federación de Fútbol de Chile was founded in 1895. The first match of the national team took place in 1910, and the nation was one of the four founding members of CONMEBOL, alongside Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. These four contested the first South American Championship – today known as Copa América, in 1916. </p>



<p>Chile also participated in the first ever World Cup in 1930, held in neighboring Uruguay. The nation also holds two dubious World Cup firsts: the first ever missed penalty kick in a World Cup (1930), and the first red card in a World Cup (1974).</p>



<p>An incident during a 1990 World Cup qualifying game led to Chile being banned from the qualifiers for 1994. Keeper Roberto Rojas faked an injury from a thrown firework, and the team left the pitch in protest. It turned out the player was never hit, Chile was given a forfeit in the game, and Rojas banned for life (the ban was later lifted).</p>



<p>In more positive happenings, Chile hosted the 1962 World Cup, and placed third. This was their best finish ever in the tournament. In their most recent of nine World  Cup appearances – 1998, 2010, and 2014 – Chile made the round of 16.</p>



<p>Chile won back-to-back Copa América titles in 2015 and 2016. 2015 was as hosts of the traditional tournament, and 2016 was the special expanded “Centenario” edition held in the United States.</p>



<p>The aging, but active, players Gary Medel, Alexis Sánchez, Claudio Bravo and Arturo Vidal top the all-time caps list for Chile. The aforementioned Sánchez is the all-time goals leader for <em>La Roja</em>.</p>



<h5>CHILE news</h5>



<p><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/category/chile">Latest Chile news and updates.</a></p>



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<p>To find out when soccer games are on, download the free&nbsp;<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2020/12/26/soccer-tv-schedules-app-making-it-easier-to-watch-soccer-games-on-tv/">Soccer TV Schedules App</a>&nbsp;which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soccer-tv-schedules/id1543713555" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple iOS devices</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.worldsoccertalk.SoccerTV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Android devices</a>).</p>


Catch up with one of South America's founding national sides with this Chile national team TV schedule.

Chile National Team TV Schedule - World Soccer Talk

Chile National Team TV Schedule


<p>The streaming service Fanatiz has picked up the rights to several big South American friendlies. Games featuring <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/argentina-national-team-tv-schedule/">Argentina</a>, Colombia, Chile, and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/ecuador-national-team-tv-schedule/">Ecuador</a> can be viewed on the service, via pay-per-view.</p>



<h5>Fanatiz South American Friendlies schedule:</h5>



<ul><li>June 16, 3:00 PM ET: Colombia vs Iraq – <a href="https://fanatiz.jbbfvx.net/Mm59Z2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WATCH</a></li><li>June 16, 8:30 PM ET: Chile vs Dominican Republic- <a href="https://fanatiz.jbbfvx.net/4PJ13r" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WATCH</a></li><li>June 19, 8:30 AM ET: Indonesia vs Argentina- <a href="https://fanatiz.jbbfvx.net/nLN7O9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WATCH</a></li><li>June 20, 8:00 PM ET: Ecuador vs Costa Rica- <a href="https://fanatiz.jbbfvx.net/xky7BR" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WATCH</a></li></ul>



<p>The headliner of course is Argentina visiting Indonesia on the 19th. The reigning world champions will be looking to put on a show for sure. </p>



<p>While perhaps lacking the star power, the other three matches are likely to be more competitive matchups.</p>



<p>These friendly matches will be key tune-ups before CONMEBOL qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in September. Ecuador, in particular, will need to be sharp, as they are starting on -3 points as punishment for falsifying birth documents for Byron Castillo in the last qualification cycle. Things will be a little easier this time around for teams from South America, as the 10-team region will now get six guaranteed spots in the expanded 48-team World Cup. Seventh place will enter the inter-confederation playoffs for a final spot.</p>



<p>Fanatiz are offering a deal for fans who purchase any of the pay-per-view games. With a PPV purchase, you’ll get a free 7-day trial of their “Front Row” base plan. That plan includes Copa Libertadores, Sudamericana, the Argentina and Brazilian leagues, and more.</p>



<p>Each pay-per-view game is $14.95 USD each, and includes the ability to re-watch the match on demand for 72-hours. </p>



<p>For the latest listings for South American friendlies like these, as well as other games, keep an eye on our <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/upcoming-matches/">Upcoming Matches</a> page.</p>



<p><em>Photo: Imago</em></p>


Looking to watch some of the upcoming South American friendlies? Fanatiz has scooped up the rights, with games airing via pay-per-view.

Fanatiz to show Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador friendlies - World Soccer Talk

Fanatiz to show Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador friendlies


<p>Focused on the 100-year anniversary of the inaugural World Cup, four nations in South America officially submitted a bid to host the 2030 World Cup.</p>



<p>Those countries are Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Paraguay. The first three from that list have all hosted at least one World Cup in the past. Uruguay’s inclusion in the list is of particular note, as it was the host for that first World Cup in 1930. It also <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2022/05/10/how-many-countries-have-won-a-world-cup-on-home-turf/">won the World Cup on home soil</a>. </p>



<p>A joint bid between the four nations has long been in the works. However, this official bid wants the tournament to “return where football was born.”</p>



<p>“The 2030 World Cup is not just another World Cup, it deserves a celebration with recognition for 100 years,” said Alejandro Dominguez, the president of South American confederation CONMEBOL. Dominguez spoke with representatives of each of the four nations during a ceremony in Argentina. He, along with the rest of South America is excited at the potential to host the 2030 World Cup.</p>



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<p>“We are convinced that FIFA has an obligation to honour the memory of those who came before us and believed in greatness and made the first World Cup,” Dominguez said.</p>



<h2>South America not alone in bid to host 2030 World Cup</h2>



<p>The CONMEBOL bid is the second official bid for the 2030 World Cup. The other comes out of UEFA, which submitted a joint hosting from Spain, Portugal and Ukraine. Ukraine only joined the proposal in October of 2022.</p>



<p>However, there are other locations yet to submit <em>official </em>bids that are all but assured to do so.</p>



<p>The biggest competitor is likely Saudi Arabia. Not only has Saudi Arabia aligned itself with FIFA’s advertisements at other World Cups, but it expressed interest in a <a href="https://time.com/6237519/saudi-arabia-world-cup-2030-bid/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">joint bid with Egypt and Greece</a>. While it would be a fairly spread out World Cup, it would encapsulate three continents. Of course, Saudi Arabia has a comparable human rights record to Qatar, which controversially hosted the 2022 World Cup. </p>



<p>A final potential host is Morocco, which has been in the mix for hosting the World Cup on a number of occasions. It narrowly missed out on hosting the 2026 World Cup, won by the United States, Mexico and Canada. If Morocco does submit a bid to host, it will be the country’s sixth bid to host the World Cup.</p>



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South America officially submitted a bid to host the 2030 World Cup. Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile are the listed co-hosts.

South America submits joint bid for 2030 World Cup

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<p>Seoul (AFP) – Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min celebrated his 100th international match with a picturesque goal from a free kick on Monday as he led South Korea to a 2-0 victory over 10-man Chile in a tune-up for the World Cup.</p>
<p>The East Asian country’s other Premier League player, Hwang Hee-chan of Wolverhampton Wanderers, scored South Korea’s other goal at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium.</p>
<p>South Korea survived some dicey moments early on, turning the ball over deep in their own zone as Chile pressed forward.</p>
<p>But Hwang broke through on 12 minutes, with a well-struck right-footer finding the top right corner past Fernando de Paul.</p>
<p>Chile then fought back with a few dangerous chances past the half-hour mark. Marcelino Nunez and Diego Valencia each just missed the net with close-range attempts.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Just before halftime, Benjamin Brereton Diaz nearly levelled with a low shot that rolled wide of the left post.</p>
<p>Chile failed to build on that momentum in the second half, with defender Alex Ibacache sent off following a second yellow card on 52 minutes.</p>
<p>Despite being a man down, the visitors pushed hard for an equaliser, with a Brereton Diaz header nullified by an offside call at the hour mark.</p>
<p>Son almost doubled South Korea’s lead on 66 minutes but his low left-footed attempt from the left side of the box rolled just wide of the far post.</p>
<p>Seven minutes later, Brereton Diaz tried to respond for Chile, but his promising foray into the box only resulted in a weak shot turned aside by Kim Seung-gyu.</p>
<p>Son, the 16th South Korean to hit the century mark in international caps, eventually gave the 42,000 fans something to cheer about with a gorgeous free kick from just outside the box to seal the win.</p><p></p>


Son leads South Korea past depleted Chile in World Cup tune-up - World Soccer Talk

Son leads South Korea past depleted Chile in World Cup tune-up

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<p>Santiago (AFP) – Argentine Eduardo Berizzo is the new coach of the Chilean national football team, replacing Uruguay’s Martin Lasarte, the South American country’s football federation announced on Thursday.</p>
<p>Lasarte leaves the job after 15 months having failed to guide Chile to the World Cup in Qatar later this month.</p>
<p>“We have a coach. It is Eduardo Berizzo, who is known to our football and has a vast international experience,” said Chilean Football Federation president Pablo Milad on the body’s Twitter account.</p>
<p>The 52-year-old Berizzo was previously part of another Argentine coach, Marcelo Bielsa’s Chile backroom staff between 2007 and 2010, his first experience in coaching after hanging up his boots.</p>
<p>A former center-back he won 13 caps for Argentina and was twice part of the country’s Copa America squads, although he only ever appeared in one match.</p>
<p>He played for River Plate and Marseille in a career that took him from his homeland to Mexico, France and Spain.</p>
<p>Berizzo enjoyed great success coaching in Chile, leading O’Higgins to the first title in their history in 2013.</p>
<p>He coached in Spain between 2014 and 2018, before taking charge of Paraguay in 2019, but was fired in October 2021 after a 4-0 World Cup qualifying loss to Bolivia.</p><p></p>
