Latest results of the 2026 World Cup qualifying round in South America on September 13

Lionel Messi was not included in Argentina's squad to face Bolivia at an altitude of more than 3,600 meters in La Paz, not even from the bench. Even so, the defending world champions still controlled the match to open the score thanks to Enzo Fernandez.

Things became easier for Argentina after Roberto Carlos Fernandez received a straight red card for fouling Cristian Romero. Then, Nicolas Tagliafico doubled the lead from Angel Di Maria's assist.

This was an excellent match for Di Maria, who wore the captain's armband, assisting both goals for Argentina, as well as providing a pass for Julian Alvarez to hit the post.

In the second match, Ecuador excellently came back to defeat Uruguay 2-1. Leading at the end of the first half, but before the break, the team that had just lost to Argentina was able to equalize thanks to Felix Torres.

At the beginning of the second half, Ecuador missed a golden opportunity when Enner Valencia took a poor penalty kick. However, Felix Torres promptly corrected the mistake by completing a double to set the final score 2-1.

In the latest match, Brazil had to wait until the 90th minute to defeat host Peru thanks to the only goal of midfielder Marquinhos. Neymar took a corner kick and the PSG star headed the ball into the far corner of the goal. This is the defender's 7th goal in 80 matches for Brazil, the 5th goal with a header.

Scorers: Enzo Fernandez (31), Tagliafico (42)

Starting lineup

Bolivia: Guillermo Viscarra; Roberto Carlos Fernandez, Jairo Quinteros, Adrian Jusino, Jose Sagredo, Diego Bejarano; Gabriel Villamil, Luciano Ursino, Jaime Arrascaita; Victor Abrego, Marcelo Martins.

Argentina: Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister; Angel Di Maria, Julian Alvarez and Nicolas Gonzalez.

Scorer: Felix Torres (45+5, 61); Canobbio (38)

Starting lineup

Ecuador: Hernan Galindez, Angelo Preciado, Felix Torres, Robert Arboleda, William Joel Pacho Tenorio, Pervis Estupinan, Ray Paez, Carlos Gruezo, Moises Caicedo, Jhojan Julio y Enner Valencia.

Uruguay: Sergio Rochet, Nahitan Nandez, Sebastian Caceres, Matias Vina, Joaquín Piquerez, Federico Valverde, Manuel Ugarte, Agustin Canobbio, Nicolas De La Cruz, Maximiliano Araujo, Darwin Nunez.

Scorer: Rondon (90+3)

Scored: Marquinhos (90)