Matchday 13 Recap: South American World Cup Qualifiers – Results and Standings
Matchday 13 of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup brought plenty of drama and key shifts in the standings. Here’s a full recap of the action:
Matchday 13 Results
- Paraguay 1-0 Chile: A vital home win for Paraguay that puts Chile in a difficult spot on the table.
- Brazil 2-1 Colombia: Vinícius Júnior scored a dramatic 99th-minute winner to give Brazil the edge in a thriller.
- Peru 3-1 Bolivia: A much-needed victory for Peru, who climbed from the bottom with a strong showing in Lima.
- Ecuador 2-1 Venezuela: Ecuador held firm in Quito to secure three key points and stay in the top spots.
- Uruguay 0-1 Argentina: A hard-fought away win for Argentina, with Thiago Almada scoring the decisive goal to keep them top.
Standings After Matchday 13
- Argentina: 28 pts
- Ecuador: 22 pts
- Brazil: 21 pts
- Uruguay: 20 pts
- Paraguay: 20 pts
- Colombia: 19 pts
- Bolivia: 13 pts
- Venezuela: 12 pts
- Peru: 10 pts
- Chile: 9 pts
The top six teams qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup. The 7th place earns a playoff spot.
Next Fixtures – Matchday 14 (March 25)
- Bolivia vs. Uruguay – 17:00
- Venezuela vs. Peru – 21:00
- Colombia vs. Paraguay – 21:00
- Argentina vs. Brazil – 21:00
- Chile vs. Ecuador – 21:00
With just a few games left, every point matters. The race to the 2026 World Cup is heating up!