Argentina has already secured its place at the 2026 World Cup, but the race for the remaining qualification spots in the CONMEBOL region is incredibly tight. A mere three points separate Ecuador in second place from Colombia in sixth. South American qualifying campaigns are always known for their intensity, but this cycle feels particularly open, especially with traditional powerhouses like Brazil, Colombia, and Uruguay facing challenges in establishing dominance behind the already qualified Argentina.
The arrival of Carlo Ancelotti as the new head coach for the Brazil national team could potentially mark a significant shift. Ancelotti has considerable work ahead to find the right balance for the squad, a struggle that was evident in their opening 0-0 draw against Ecuador. However, unlocking the full potential of key players such as Raphinha and Vinicius Junior would be a major step towards improving Brazil`s performance.
Venezuela is also making a historic push to qualify for the World Cup for the first time. Currently sitting in seventh position in the standings, they are in a spot that would lead to an intercontinental playoff for a chance at a World Cup berth. With a four-point cushion over Bolivia, Venezuela is now setting its sights higher, aiming to overtake Colombia to secure direct qualification rather than relying on the playoff route.
Below is the schedule for the recent and upcoming matches in this round of World Cup qualifying:
Schedule
Past Results
- Thursday, June 5
- Ecuador 0, Brazil 0
- Paraguay 2, Uruguay 0
- Chile 0, Argentina 1
- Friday, June 6
- Colombia 0, Peru 0
- Venezuela 2, Bolivia 0
Upcoming Matches
- 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)
