In the 15th round of the World Cup qualifiers, Chile lost 0-1 to Argentina at home, and is still ranked first in the standings and has lost the opportunity to go directly to the World Cup.

Although Chile still has a chance to compete for a playoff spot, they will face Brazil and Uruguay in the last three rounds, and there is little hope of advancing to the World Cup. The last time Chile participated in the World Cup was in the 2014 Brazil World Cup.

38-year-old Vidal started as the captain in this game, playing for 45 minutes, while 36-year-old Sanchez started for 87 minutes.

Sanchez, who has played for Barcelona, ​​Arsenal, Manchester United, Inter Milan and other teams, returned to Udinese this season, playing in a total of 14 games, with 0 goals and 0 assists, and the German turnover is only 2 million euros left.

Vidal, who has played for Juventus, Bayern, Barcelona, ​​Inter Milan and other teams, currently plays in Krokolo, a Chilean domestic league. He has played in 13 games in the new season and scored 2 goals. The player's turnaround is only 300,000 euros.

Sanchez and Vidal helped Chile win the Copa America championship twice in 2015 and 2016, which are also the only two championships in Chile's history. The two veterans who are entering the end of their career are still sticking to the national team.

Chile's FIFA ranking reached the third highest in team history in 2016. Since 2021, Chile's ranking has been declining, falling to 53rd place at the lowest point, and now it is 52nd place.