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Algeria vs Uruguay takes place at 3:30 PM (Brasília time) this Tuesday (31)

Uruguay face Algeria in a friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup this Tuesday (31). The ball starts rolling at 3:30 PM (Brasília time) at Allianz Stadium in Turin. Flamengo players Arrascaeta, De La Cruz and Varela will be available to coach Marcelo ‘El Loco’ Bielsa.

WHAT IS URUGUAY’S LIKELY LINEUP?

Rochet (Muslera); Varela, Ronald Araújo, Giménez, Olivera; Valverde, Ugarte, Cabobbio (De La Cruz); Arrascaeta, Darwin Núñez and Pellistri.

For the clash in Turin, Uruguay are expected to make changes compared to the last friendly, against England. However, Flamengo duo Arrascaeta and Varela should remain in the starting lineup. Meanwhile, De La Cruz is looking for his first minutes in the current FIFA international window.

HOW DO URUGUAY AND ALGERIA COME INTO THE FRIENDLY?

The match brings together two teams already qualified for the World Cup and highlights different moments in their preparations. Algeria come in full of confidence after thrashing Guatemala 7-0 in Genoa a few days earlier and, in addition, have shown great attacking power under Vladimir Petkovic.

On the other hand, Uruguay, coached by Marcelo Bielsa, are coming off a 1-1 draw with England at Wembley. Even so, the ‘Celeste’ snatched the result in stoppage time with a penalty converted by Federico Valverde and, with that, showed their ability to react.

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