2026 World Cup: Five CONMEBOL Teams Advance to the Round of 32

• Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Paraguay remain in contention for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™.
• The CONMEBOL representatives now know their first matchups on the road to the knockout stage.

The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has concluded for the CONMEBOL teams with a positive outcome. Five of the six South American representatives secured their qualification for the Round of 32: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Paraguay will continue their journey in the global tournament.

With the conclusion of the group stage, the first matchups for the South American teams have also been determined, as they seek to maintain the region's prominence in the knockout stage.

Argentina finished with a perfect record.

The reigning world champions completed a flawless group stage by defeating Jordan 3-1, following victories against Algeria and Austria.

Lionel Scaloni's team finished top of Group J with a perfect record and will face Cape Verde in the Round of 32.

Group Stage

• Argentina 3-0 Algeria
• Argentina 2-0 Austria
• Argentina 3-1 Jordan

Round of 32

Cape Verde, July 3, Miami

Brazil confirmed its status as a contender.

The Seleção improved with each match. After a draw against Morocco in their opening game, they secured two convincing victories over Haiti and Scotland to clinch first place in Group C.

The win against Scotland also brought two major developments: the return of Neymar Jr. to the Brazilian national team and the outstanding performance of Vinícius Júnior, who finished the group stage with four goals and established himself among the tournament's top scorers.

Group Stage

• Brazil 1-1 Morocco
• Brazil 3-0 Haiti
• Brazil 3-0 Scotland

Round of 32

Japan, June 29, Houston

Colombia finished first and will face Ghana

The team managed by Néstor Lorenzo once again showed strength and finished Group K as leaders.

After victories against Uzbekistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, they drew 0-0 against Portugal, a result that allowed them to maintain first place on goal difference.

Colombia will face Ghana in the Round of 32.

Group Stage

• Colombia 3-1 Uzbekistan
• Colombia 1-0 DR Congo
• Colombia 0-0 Portugal

Round of 32

Ghana, July 3, Kansas

Ecuador achieved a historic qualification

La Tri pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the third matchday.

After losing to Ivory Coast and drawing with Curaçao, Ecuador needed to beat Germany to stay in the competition. They achieved this with a historic 2-1 victory, allowing them to advance to the knockout stage.

Now they face a new challenge against Mexico.

Group Stage

• Ecuador 0-1 Ivory Coast
• Ecuador 0-0 Curaçao
• Ecuador 2-1 Germany

Round of 32

Mexico, June 30, Mexico City

Paraguay bounced back and also advanced.

After a difficult start with a loss to the United States, La Albirroja recovered with a win over Turkey and secured qualification after drawing with Australia. The reward will be a demanding match against Germany.

Group Stage

• Paraguay 1-4 United States
• Paraguay 1-0 Turkey
• Paraguay 0-0 Australia

Round of 32

Germany, June 29, Boston

The CONMEBOL Round of 32 Matchups

• Brazil vs. Japan, June 29 - Houston
• Paraguay vs. Germany, June 29 - Boston
• Ecuador vs. Mexico, June 30 - Mexico City
• Argentina vs. Cape Verde, July 3 - Miami
• Colombia vs. Ghana, July 3 - Kansas City

CONMEBOL's Group Stage Summary

All six South American teams completed their participation in the first round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Results

• Argentina 3-0 Algeria
• Argentina 2-0 Austria
• Argentina 3-1 Jordan
• Brazil 1-1 Morocco
• Brazil 3-0 Haiti
• Brazil 3-0 Scotland
• Colombia 3-1 Uzbekistan
• Colombia 1-0 DR Congo
• Colombia 0-0 Portugal
• Paraguay 1-4 United States
• Paraguay 1-0 Turkey
• Paraguay 0-0 Australia
• Ecuador 0-1 Ivory Coast
• Ecuador 0-0 Curaçao
• Ecuador 2-1 Germany
• Uruguay 1-1 Saudi Arabia
• Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde
• Uruguay 0-1 Spain

South American Performance

Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Paraguay qualified for the Round of 32.

• 10 wins
• 5 draws
• 3 losses
• 25 goals scored
• 16 goals conceded

CONMEBOL maintains a strong presence

Five South American representatives remain in contention for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Argentina and Colombia finished as undefeated group leaders, Brazil rediscovered their best form after their opening match, Ecuador pulled off one of the tournament's biggest upsets with their victory over Germany, and Paraguay rallied in time to secure a spot among the top 32.

The knockout stage now begins with five CONMEBOL teams looking to continue making history and keep the continent's hopes alive on the road to the world title.