While Argentina has already secured their spot at the 2026 World Cup, the competition behind them in CONMEBOL qualifying remains incredibly tight. Only three points separate Ecuador in second place from Colombia in sixth. South American qualifiers are always intense affairs, but with teams like Brazil, Colombia, and Uruguay facing challenges to establish dominance behind Argentina, the current cycle is more open than in previous years.
The situation for Brazil could be poised for change with Carlo Ancelotti making his debut as the national team`s head coach. He faces the task of finding the right balance within the squad, a challenge evident in their initial 0-0 draw. However, unlocking the full potential of players like Raphinha and Vinicius Junior could significantly boost Brazil`s prospects.
Venezuela is also striving for their first-ever World Cup appearance. Currently sitting in seventh position, which would qualify them for an intercontinental playoff spot, they hold a four-point advantage over Bolivia. Their focus is now set on potentially overtaking Colombia to secure direct qualification rather than relying on a playoff route.
Below is the schedule for the upcoming round of qualifying matches and information on how to watch them:
Schedule
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
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)
