The seventh round of CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup saw some shocking results. Defending champions Argentina fell to Copa America 2024 runners-up Colombia, while Paraguay pulled off a historic victory over five-time World Cup winners Brazil. The top six teams in the South American qualifying group will secure their spot in the expanded 48-team World Cup, with the seventh-placed team advancing to an inter-confederation playoff.
Paraguay stunned Brazil in the first half of their FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL qualifier, taking a 1-0 lead thanks to a well-taken goal. Despite dominating possession in the second half, Brazil struggled to find a way past a resolute Paraguayan defense. The match ended 1-0, highlighting the intensity and unpredictability of the South American qualifying campaign.
Get ready for an intense clash as Colombia faces Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL qualifiers. Find out where to watch the match live, the kick-off time, and stay tuned for all the latest updates right here!
Five-time world champions Brazil will look to rebound from a disappointing Copa America performance when they host Ecuador in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier on September 7th. Brazil is currently struggling in the CONMEBOL standings, while Ecuador seeks to maintain their position despite a recent penalty for using a falsified document in the previous qualification cycle.
Argentina, the reigning World Cup and Copa America champion, will take on Chile in the FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL qualifiers on Friday. The match will be played at the Estadio Más Monumental in Buenos Aires with Argentina aiming to continue their dominant form despite the absence of Lionel Messi due to injury. Chile, on the other hand, seeks to improve their position in the standings after a struggling start to the qualification campaign.
The CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup resume on September 5th. Argentina, the reigning world champion, leads the standings. This matchday features a rematch of the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals between Argentina and Chile, both of which Chile won via penalty shootout. Get a look at the schedule for Matchdays 7 and 8 of the CONMEBOL Qualifiers.
