Objective number one, to cancel the last defeat against Paraguay and close the qualification discussion as soon as possible. Reigning world champion Argentina wants to smile again after the 2-1 conceded in the last match, with seven days to go the Albiceleste is still in first position with 22 points. The home match against Peru is decisive to put pressure on Uruguay, who will challenge Brazil on Wednesday night.
The green and gold made up for the negative period despite the draw at home to Venezuela slowing down the Selecao’s run-up. Colombia is also smiling despite the defeat against Uruguay, at 19 points: the home match against Ecuador will serve to shuffle the cards even further at the top of the table. Chile, which is last with 6 points, is instead at risk: they will need a success in the next match to be able to get back into the running.
The ranking after 11 days
1. Argentina 22
2. Uruguay 19
3. Colombia 19
4. Brazil 17
5. Ecuador 16
6. Paraguay 16
7. Venezuela 12
8. Bolivia 12
9. Peru 7
10. Chile 6
The top six qualify for the world championshipthe seventh will go to the play-off
World Cup 2026, qual. South America: the matches of the twelfth round
Tuesday 19 November
9.00 pm (Italian time) – Bolivia – Paraguay
Wednesday 20 November
00.00 (Italian time) – Colombia – Ecuador
01.00 – Argentina – Peru
01.00 – Chile – Venezuela
01.45 – Brazil – Uruguay