The South American qualifiers in the sixth round
The South American qualifiers in the sixth round close the year with Argentina at the top, and their only defeat against the second-placed team in the standings, Uruguay.
Meanwhile, the surprise for this third of the South American qualifiers is Venezuela, which sits in fourth place, in a qualifying position, with a clearer vision of the game.
The sixth round of the South American qualifiers confirmed the good moment for some teams, such as Colombia and Uruguay.
On the other hand, Ecuador closed the last set of qualifiers for the year with 8 points in the standings.
Chile came out determined to contain the onslaught of La Tri and tried to disrupt the local game with numerous fouls and quick counterattacks to exploit the back of the Ecuadorian defense.
However, Ecuador asserted its presence at home, and with Kendry Páez receiving the ball at the top of the area, he unleashed a powerful low shot that Cortés managed to deflect, but Ángel Mena arrived to score the only goal of the match at 21′.
Continuing with another standout team in the South American qualifiers in the sixth round, we talk about Uruguay, who defeated Bolivia 3-0 in Montevideo.
Uruguay solidifies its second position with 13 points at the top of the table, winning four out of six matches in the qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup United States, Mexico, and Canada 2026.
La Celeste once again became strong at the Centenario Stadium, dominating from start to finish and winning with two goals from Darwin Núñez and an own goal from Gabriel Villamíl.
In this way, Marcelo Bielsa’s team capped off a season in which they defeated Brazil after more than 20 years without doing so and also defeated Argentina in Buenos Aires.
On the other hand, Colombia won 1-0 against Paraguay in their visit to the Defensores del Chaco Stadium in Asunción, in the sixth round of the South American Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup United States, Mexico, and Canada 2026, leaving the ‘cafeteros’ with 12 points.
The only goal of the match was scored by striker Rafael Santos Borré at 11′, from the penalty spot, after a handball in the area by Paraguayan defender Omar Arderte.
The South American qualifiers in the sixth round ¿Brasil?
Another surprising result in the South American qualifiers in the sixth round was Argentina’s victory against Brazil, confirming their position at the top of the table, while the Brazilians face a crisis with another loss.
In a heated Maracanã, amid disturbances, the Argentine National Team achieved an unforgettable 1-0 victory in the visit to Brazil in a classic that closed the year of the South American Qualifiers, for the sixth round on the road to the 2026 World Cup.
The only goal came from Nicolás Otamendi, with a powerful header after a corner from the left. It was a huge relief for the Argentine players, facing such a night at the Maracanã, to silence the hosts.
Meanwhile, Venezuela managed to secure a point in Lima, maintaining their position in the top four on the table.
Thus, the sixth round of the South American qualifiers closes the first third with Brazil going through a tough time. Argentina remains on top, with Uruguay closely following, showcasing a collectively effective style of play.”.
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