2026 World Cup Qualifiers Standings: Key Results and Upcoming Matches

Between September and November 2023, the first six matchdays of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Standings for the tournament to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, took place. One of the most surprising outcomes was Brazil’s performance, as they failed to secure a spot among the top five. This was partly due to changes in their leadership and coaching staff, which impacted their results.

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On the other hand, teams like Argentina, Uruguay, and Colombia stood out in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Standings, positioning themselves at the top. These teams have shown solid performances, establishing themselves as early favorites in this qualifying stage.

Conmebol World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Standings

With several months since the 2024 Copa América and many coaching and roster changes, the 2024 World Cup Qualifiers could see significant shifts. The qualifiers, known for their difficulty, are now somewhat easier due to an increase in World Cup spots.

For the 2026 World Cup, expanding to 48 teams will allow more teams to qualify. Conmebol will now have six direct spots and one playoff spot, compared to the previous four direct spots and one playoff.

Currently, the standings are:

• Argentina: 18 points, +9 goal difference
• Uruguay: 13 points, +8 goal difference
• Colombia: 12 points, +3 goal difference
• Venezuela: 9 points, -1 goal difference
• Ecuador: 8 points, +2 goal difference
• Brazil: 7 points, +1 goal difference
• Bolivia: 6 points, -6 goal difference
• Paraguay: 5 points, -2 goal difference
• Chile: 5 points, -7 goal difference
• Peru: 2 points, -7 goal difference

These changes provide more opportunities for teams like Colombia, which narrowly missed the World Cup last time. Old Cup by finishing sixth, just one point away from a playoff spot.

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Tuesday, September 10

• Colombia vs. Argentina
• 3:30 p.m. (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
• 5:30 p.m. (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay)
• 4:30 p.m. (Venezuela, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay)
• 10:30 p.m. (Spain)
• Broadcast: Caracol Televisión and Canal RCN, Online on Caracol Play and Fútbol RCN
• Ecuador vs. Argentina
• 4:00 p.m. (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
• 6:00 p.m. (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay)
• 5:00 p.m. (Venezuela, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay)
• 11:00 p.m. (Spain)
• Online on Caracol Play and Fútbol RCN
• Chile vs. Bolivia
• 4:00 p.m. (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
• 6:00 p.m. (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay)
• 5:00 p.m. (Venezuela, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay)
• 11:00 p.m. (Spain)
• Online on Caracol Play and Fútbol RCN
• Venezuela vs. Uruguay
• 5:00 p.m. (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
• 7:00 p.m. (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay)
• 6:00 p.m. (Venezuela, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay)
• 12:00 a.m. Wednesday (Spain)
• The second half on Caracol Televisión and Canal RCN, The Full match is Online on Caracol Play and Fútbol RCN
• Paraguay vs. Brazil
• 7:30 p.m. (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
• 9:30 p.m. (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay)
• 8:30 p.m. (Venezuela, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay)
• 2:30 a.m. Wednesday (Spain)
• Broadcast: Caracol Televisión and Canal RCN, Online on Caracol Play and Fútbol RCN