While Argentina has already secured its spot for the 2026 World Cup, the race for other qualification spots in CONMEBOL has been incredibly tight. Just three points currently separate Ecuador in second place from Colombia in sixth. South American qualifiers are notoriously intense, but the current struggles of traditional powerhouses like Brazil and Uruguay behind Argentina have made this cycle more unpredictable than recent ones.
The arrival of Carlo Ancelotti as the new head coach for Brazil could signal a significant shift. He faces the challenge of finding the right team balance, but unlocking the full potential of players like Raphinha and Vinicius Junior would greatly aid Brazil`s efforts to improve their standing.
Venezuela is also vying for its first-ever World Cup appearance. Currently in seventh place, they would qualify for an intercontinental playoff spot. They hold a slim one-point lead over Bolivia, whose last World Cup participation was in 1994 (also held in the USA).
Here is the schedule for the upcoming round of qualifiers and information on where to watch the matches:
Schedule
Thursday, June 5
- Ecuador vs. Brazil, 7 p.m. ET (Fanatiz)
- Paraguay vs. Uruguay, 7 p.m. ET (Fanatiz)
- Chile vs. Argentina, 9 p.m. ET (Fanatiz and Fubo)
Friday, June 6
- Colombia vs. Peru, 4:30 p.m. ET (Fanatiz)
- Venezuela vs. Bolivia, 6 p.m. ET (Fanatiz)
Tuesday, June 10
- Bolivia vs. Chile, 4 p.m. ET (Fanatiz)
- Uruguay vs. Venezuela, 7 p.m. ET (Fanatiz)
- Argentina vs. Colombia, 8 p.m. ET (Fubo)
- Brazil vs. Paraguay, 8:45 p.m. ET (Fubo)
- Peru vs. Ecuador, 9:30 p.m. ET (Fanatiz)
