South American teams will engage in intense competition across the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification matches to secure positions in the tournament. The beginning of group play will begin on March 21, 2025, where Brazil and Colombia face off as well as when Paraguay meets Chile. The competition continues with Uruguay matching against Argentina before major matches take place on March 26 when Argentina faces Brazil and Bolivia plays Uruguay. Nations vying to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 will depend heavily on their performance in this qualification round because they will conflict with strong teams within intense rivalries.
CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Match Fixtures And Schedule March 21th -22th
| Date & Time (IST) | Match | Round | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 21 March 2025 | |||
| 7:00 AM | Paraguay vs. Chile | Round One | Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción, Paraguay |
| 8:45 AM | Brazil vs. Colombia | Round One | Arena BRB Mané Garrincha, Brasília, Brazil |
| 9:30 AM | Peru vs. Bolivia | Round One | Estadio Nacional de Lima, Lima, Peru |
| Saturday, 22 March 2025 | |||
| 6:00 AM | Ecuador vs. Venezuela | Round One | Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito, Ecuador |
| 8:30 AM | Uruguay vs. Argentina | Round One | Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay |
The CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers started its tournament with competitive matches where several South American national teams compete to qualify for the famous event. Two pivotal matchups for the competition will be Brazil against Colombia and Uruguay playing against Argentina. The matches during the qualifiers will present fans with exciting sessions that unfold at famous stadium venues.
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CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers – Round 1 March 26th Schedule
| Date & Time (IST) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 26 March, 12:00 PM | Bolivia vs. Uruguay | Estadio Hernando Siles, La Paz, Bolivia |
| 26 March, 4:00 PM | Venezuela vs. Peru | Estadio Monumental, Maturín, Venezuela |
| 26 March, 4:00 PM | Colombia vs. Paraguay | Estadio Metropolitano, Barranquilla, Colombia |
| 26 March, 4:00 PM | Argentina vs. Brazil | Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 26 March, 4:00 PM | Chile vs. Ecuador | Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile |
The upcoming games include Argentina vs Brazil as well as important fixtures that will determine qualification outcomes.
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