Latest World Cup 2026 qualifying results for South America

Paraguay and Peru drew 0-0 at Antonio Aranda Encina Stadium in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in South America. The away team had to play short of players right from the first half because Juniors defender Luis Advincula received a second yellow card.

In the next match, Colombia only defeated Venezuela with a narrow score of 1-0 thanks to Rafael Borre's only goal at the beginning of the second half. This striker playing in Bremen flew to head home a cross from close range. John Arias.

In the last match of the day, Argentina had to wait until the last minutes to beat Ecuador at home thanks to Lionel Messi's successful free kick. In the first half, the world champion's biggest chance was when Lautaro Martinez hit the post.

Paraguay 0-0 Peru

Colombia 1-0 Venezuela

Scored: Borre (46)

Argentina 1-0 Ecuador

Scorer: Messi (78)