The CONMEBOL qualifying event for the 2026 FIFA World Cup awards six direct berths plus one playoff spot. Even with strong calls from President Alejandro Domínguez to alter the league system, the South American Qualifiers return to the format that has stood for nearly thirty years. Ten CONMEBOL nations will compete in two rounds to determine the six and a half places allocated to the Americas for the 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Full schedule overview for the 2026 South American World Cup qualifiers
The qualifying campaign spans two years, starting in September 2023 and concluding in September 2025. The participating teams are Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. The journey is built around a double-round format where every nation faces each other home and away, creating a dense rhythm of fixtures, travel, and high-stakes football as the region marches toward the global event.
Results from Date 1
- 07/09: Paraguay vs Peru
- 09/07: Colombia vs Venezuela
- 07/09: Argentina vs Ecuador
- 08/09: Uruguay vs Chile
- 08/09: Brazil vs Bolivia
Table of rankings for the 2026 South American professional qualifiers
Updates and standings are tracked through official federation communications and match reports, with the table reflecting results, goal difference and points across the two-match rounds. As the campaign unfolds, teams will push for consistency, aiming to secure one of the six direct slots and the coveted playoff position that could lead to one more berth at the World Cup. The competition emphasizes parity among the ten South American nations, where tactical planning, squad depth, and home advantage can shape the path to qualification. Analysts note that early fixtures often set the tone for the campaign, establishing the early pace and signaling which teams will challenge the traditional powers for a place in the world stage. The eventual distribution of spots remains aligned with FIFA allocations for the 2026 tournament and the region’s historical strength in global qualifying campaigns.