Chile
La Roja · CONMEBOL
Chile at World Cup 2026
Chile enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup looking to make history, drawn in Group C alongside Argentina, Brazil, Japan. Managed by Ricardo Gareca, Chile is currently ranked #23 in the FIFA World Rankings. Team Legend is their all-time leading World Cup scorer with 4 goals.
2026 World Cup Squad
Full Chile squad managed by Ricardo Gareca.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Chile Fixtures — Group C
All Chile group stage matches. Times in Eastern Time (ET). View full schedule →
Group C Standings
See full Group C standings and fixtures.
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chile World Cup History
Tournament Record
- Tournaments: 9
- Titles: None
- Runners-up: None
- Best finish: Third place (1962)
All-Time Stats
- Matches: 36
- Wins / Draws / Losses: 12 / 9 / 15
- Win rate: 33.3%
- Goals: 46 scored, 39 conceded
- All-time top scorer: Team Legend (4)
Key Players to Watch
Chile Forward A ↗
Key attacking player for Chile with pace and finishing ability. Expected to lead the line in 2026.
Chile Midfielder A ↗
Creative midfielder who controls Chile's tempo and creates chances for teammates.
Chile Goalkeeper A ↗
Experienced goalkeeper providing stability and leadership for Chile's defense.
Tactical Analysis
Style of Play
Formation: 4-3-3
Compact defensive shape with quick breaks
Strengths
- Physical and athletic team
- Solid defensive organization
- Motivated underdogs with nothing to lose
- Can frustrate bigger teams with discipline
Weaknesses
- Limited quality in depth
- Inexperience on the world stage
- May struggle to create chances against organized defenses
2026 World Cup Chances
As underdogs ranked #23, Chile will be looking to cause upsets and gain valuable World Cup experience. Advancing from the group stage would be a major achievement. Their best hope is to stay compact defensively and capitalize on set pieces and counter-attacks.