World Cup
With Neymar and Messi. The team that will play the first World Cup 26 qualifying match in South America has been announced
The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) announced the symbolic team that will take part in the first two rounds of the 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament.
According to the organization’s decision, the best 11 include Camilo Vargas (Colombia), Nicolas Tagliafico (Argentina), Felix Torres (Ecuador), Christian Romero (Argentina), Alexander Gonzalez (Venezuela), Nicola De La Cruz (Uruguay), Matias Villasanti (Paraguay). , Angel Di Maria (Argentina), Rodrigo (Brazil), Neymar (Brazil) and Lionel Messi (Argentina).
Let us also remind you that the Brazilian team is the leader with 6 points in the first two rounds of the 2026 World Cup qualifying round in South America. They are ahead of Argentina only by goal difference.
Source: Sport UA
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