Crucial Matches in CONMEBOL Qualifiers for 2026 FIFA World Cup: Current Standings and Upcoming Games

The CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are heating up as the teams enter the 11th matchday of the competition. As of the latest updates, Argentina remains at the top of the standings with 22 points, closely followed by Colombia with 19 points. Uruguay and Brazil are tied in third place with 16 points each, while Ecuador and Paraguay are also in contention with 13 points each[2][5].

In the recent matches, Brazil drew 1-1 with Venezuela, highlighting the competitive nature of the qualifiers. Argentina solidified its lead by defeating Bolivia 6-0, with Lionel Messi delivering a stellar performance. Other notable results include Colombia’s 4-0 win over Chile and Brazil’s 4-0 victory over Peru[2][3].

The upcoming matches for the 11th matchday are highly anticipated. On November 14, Venezuela will face Brazil, Paraguay will host Argentina, and Ecuador will take on Bolivia. The following day, Uruguay will clash with Colombia, and Peru will face Chile. These matches are crucial as teams fight for direct qualification spots and the seventh place that leads to an intercontinental playoff[5].

The current standings show a tight race among the top teams. Bolivia and Venezuela are still in the mix but need significant points to stay in contention. Peru and Chile are at the bottom of the table and face an uphill battle to improve their positions[2][5].

The new format for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, allows for more teams to participate, with 48 teams competing globally. This change has increased the number of qualification spots for CONMEBOL teams, with six teams now qualifying directly and a seventh team entering an intercontinental playoff.