South American Qualifiers Standings for the 2026 World Cup: Rankings & Results

The CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup wrapped up matchday 8 with significant results. Colombia’s 2-1 victory over Argentina has brought them within two points of the leaders, who were without Lionel Messi due to injury. The top six teams in the current standings will earn direct qualification, while the seventh-placed team will fight for a spot in a unique intercontinental playoff.

Current Standings (After Matchday 8)

• Argentina – 18 points
• Colombia – 16 points
• Uruguay – 15 points
• Ecuador – 11 points
• Brazil – 10 points
• Venezuela – 10 points
• Paraguay – 9 points
• Bolivia – 9 points
• Chile – 5 points
• Peru – 3 points

Results of Matchday 8

• Colombia 2-1 Argentina
• Chile 1-2 Bolivia
• Ecuador 1-0 Peru
• Venezuela 0-0 Uruguay
• Paraguay 1-0 Brazil

Upcoming Matches – Matchday 9

The next round of matches will be played on October 10, 2024:

• Bolivia vs. Colombia
• Ecuador vs. Paraguay
• Venezuela vs. Argentina
• Chile vs. Brazil
• Peru vs. Uruguay