South American Qualifiers: Final Matchday Defines World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
The penultimate date of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup is about to define the last direct qualifiers and the team that will play the repechage. Six teams are competing for these coveted positions, while Chile has already been eliminated and Argentina, Ecuador, and Brazil have already secured their place.
Uruguay and Paraguay, currently in fourth and fifth place with 24 points each, along with Colombia, sixth with 22 points, have the best options to secure their qualification if they achieve victory in their respective matches.
Venezuela, Bolivia, and Peru still maintain the hope of fighting for the repechage spot, seeking to win in what remains of the qualifiers.Colombia vs. Bolivia: A Key Duel for Direct Qualification
Dayro Moreno, at 40 years old, is the main novelty in Colombia’s call-up for the match against Bolivia in Barranquilla. The Colombian team, led by Néstor Lorenzo, seeks victory to secure its place in the 2026 World Cup, counting on the contribution of Luis Díaz, who leads the qualifying goalscoring chart.
Bolivia, for its part, seeks the opportunity to access the repechage, relying on players like Miguel Terceros. Colombia, currently in sixth place with 22 points, will face Venezuela in the last matchday. Bolivia, in eighth place with 17 points, will face Brazil.Paraguay vs. Ecuador: A Crucial Clash in Asunción
Paraguay and Ecuador face each other in a key match at the Defensores del Chaco stadium. Ecuador, already qualified, seeks to consolidate its position, while Paraguay needs to win to secure its place in the World Cup.
Coaches Gustavo Alfaro and Sebastián Beccacece, with successful careers in Paraguay and Ecuador respectively, face each other in a strategic duel. A victory for Paraguay, added to a defeat of Venezuela, would secure their qualification to the World Cup.Brazil Seeks to Improve its Position, Chile Seeks a New Beginning
Brazil, seeking to improve its performance in the qualifiers, faces Chile at the Maracanã stadium. The arrival of Carlo Ancelotti as coach seeks to straighten the course of the Brazilian national team.
Chile, already eliminated, seeks a renewal under the direction of Nicolás Córdova, who has bet on new talents and the return of players who promise a promising future.Argentina Seeks to Celebrate with Messi
Argentina, already qualified for the World Cup, faces Venezuela with the motivation of giving a memorable farewell to Lionel Messi in his country. The match at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires promises to be a celebration.
Venezuela, seeking qualification, needs a positive result to keep alive its hopes of reaching the World Cup for the first time in its history. A victory against Argentina, combined with other favorable results, could secure its direct qualification.Uruguay and Peru: Seeking a Place in the World Cup
Uruguay, seeking to secure its place in the World Cup, faces Peru. With 24 points, the Uruguayan national team seeks to seal its qualification at home.
Peru, with 12 points, needs to win its remaining matches and wait for a combination of results to have options to access the repechage. The return of Yoshumar Yotún is one of the highlights for the Peruvian team.
