World Cup
Argentina beat Paraguay with Messi. Brazil drew, Neymar made an assist
5 qualifying matches were played on the night of October 13. World Cup 2026 in the South American region.
Argentina beat Paraguay 1-0. Nicolas Otamendi scored the only goal. Star forward Lionel Messi He entered the game as a substitute in the 53rd minute.
Brazil missed the win against Venezuela (1:1). Brazil Neymar He assisted Gabriel.
After three rounds, the leaders are: Argentina (9 points) and Brazil (7). 6 teams will qualify for the 2026 World Cup and one more team will qualify for the play-offs.
2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
3rd round, 12–13 October
Colombia – Uruguay – 2:2
Goals: James Rodriguez, 35, Uribe, 52 – Olivera, 47, Darwin Nunez, 90+1 (pen)
Argentina – Paraguay – 1:0
Goal: Otamendi 3
Bolivia – Ecuador – 1:2
Goals: Ramalho, 83 – Paes, 45, Kevin Rodriguez, 90+6
Chile – Peru – 2:0
Goals: Diego Valdez, 74, Marcos Lopez, 90+1 (own goal)
Brazil – Venezuela – 1:1
Goals: Gabriel, 50 – Bello, 85
tournament table
Ecuador were deducted 3 points for using a document containing false information about player Byron Castillo in the previous qualifying tournament.
Source: Sport UA
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