Lionel Messi dazzled with a hat trick and two assists as Argentina dominated Bolivia in a resounding 6-0 victory in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying. The legendary forward showcased his enduring brilliance, leading Argentina to the top of the standings with a convincing performance.
Paraguay pulled off a monumental upset in their CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign, defeating Brazil 1-0 in Asunción. Diego Gomez’s 20th-minute goal proved to be the difference, securing a historic victory for the home side.
Colombia secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Argentina in their CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier, gaining revenge for their Copa America final loss earlier this summer. Captain James Rodriguez and Yerson Mosquera scored for Colombia, while Nico Gonzalez equalized for Argentina. The win catapulted Colombia to second place in the standings, just two points behind Argentina.
Argentina, the reigning World Cup and Copa America champions, will travel to Barranquilla to face Colombia in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL qualifier. The match will be played on September 11th at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, with Argentina currently leading the qualifying table and Colombia in third place. Despite the absence of star player Lionel Messi due to injury, Argentina will look to maintain their strong form. The top six teams in the CONMEBOL qualifying group will secure direct qualification to the 2026 World Cup, while the seventh-placed team will participate in an inter-confederation play-off.
Argentina, the reigning World Cup and Copa America champion, will host Chile in a crucial CONMEBOL qualifier for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi is sidelined due to injury, while coach Lionel Scaloni has called up new faces for the clash. The match will be played at the Estadio Más Monumental in Buenos Aires.
Bolivia is hoping to gain an edge in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers by hosting matches in El Alto, a city with an altitude of 4,150 meters (13,615 feet), significantly higher than their usual venue in La Paz. This move has raised concerns among some experts, as there is limited research on the effects of playing at such extreme heights. Despite the controversy, Bolivia believes the high altitude will give them a psychological and physical advantage.
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa has been suspended by CONMEBOL for violating tournament rules by coming out late for the second half in their opening Copa America matches. This suspension will see him miss Uruguay’s crucial match against the United States.
The Copa America, the oldest continental football competition, pits South American national teams against each other for regional supremacy. This tournament has evolved to include guest teams from other continents, expanding its reach and popularity.
