The South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup conclude with the final two matchdays, which will determine the last teams to secure a spot in the tournament to be held in Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
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Under the current format, the number of available berths for the World Cup has increased. Thus, the 10 participating teams compete for six direct spots, while the seventh-place team advances to an international playoff, which will feature a new intercontinental playoff format.
Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Colombia have secured their direct qualification, while Venezuela and Bolivia will battle for the final playoff berth.
South American Qualifiers Standings
- Argentina | 38 points | + 22 Goal Difference (QUALIFIED)
- Brazil | 28 points | + 8 G.D. (QUALIFIED)
- Uruguay | 27 points | + 10 G.D. (QUALIFIED)
- Ecuador | 26 points | + 8 G.D. (QUALIFIED)
- Colombia | 25 points | + 7 G.D. (QUALIFIED)
- Paraguay | 25 points | + 3 G.D. (QUALIFIED)
- Venezuela | 18 points | – 7 G.D.
- Bolivia | 17 points | – 19 G.D.
- Peru | 12 points | – 14 G.D. (ELIMINATED)
- Chile | 10 points | – 18 G.D. (ELIMINATED)
Results – Matchday 17 – CONMEBOL Qualifiers – World Cup 2026
- Uruguay 3 – 0 Peru
- Colombia 3 – 0 Bolivia
- Paraguay 0 – 0 Ecuador
- Argentina 3 – 0 Venezuela
- Brazil 3 – 0 Chile
Upcoming Matches – Matchday 18 – CONMEBOL Qualifiers – World Cup 2026
The Matchday 18 games will be played on September 9, 2025.
- Ecuador vs. Argentina
- Peru vs. Paraguay
- Venezuela vs. Colombia
- Bolivia vs. Brazil
- Chile vs. Uruguay
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