World Cup Qualification CONMEBOL news

Lionel Messi bagged a career first achievement despite missing Argentina's final World Cup qualifying game against Ecuador. After an emotional outing on home soil against Venezuela last week, Messi travelled for the Ecuador clash but was granted a rest by Lionel Scaloni. Argentina lost 1-0, but Messi still finished as the overall top scorer in the CONMEBOL qualifying campaign.

Lionel Messi and Argentina have been dealt a major blow with Nicolas Otamendi now suspended for their 2026 World Cup opener after picking up a red card in their final qualifying match against Ecuador. The experienced defender was sent off for a reckless tackle in the 1-0 defeat, but Argentina still finished at the top of the CONMEBOL qualifying table.

Brazil were left furious after being beaten 1-0 by Bolivia in World Cup qualifying in a controversial game played at altitude in El Alto.

The Italian manager made numerous changes, and saw his disjointed team deservedly fall to a side that needed to win to keep their dream of playing at 2026 alive

Lionel Messi will play no part in Argentina’s World Cup qualifier with Ecuador, meaning that his No.10 shirt will be passed to Thiago Almada.

David Beckham has fuelled speculation surrounding Lionel Messi's future with Argentina in a heartfelt tribute to the legendary forward.

The wide man has been denied the switch most assumed he would get, and has fallen out of the picture for the Selecao

Everything you need to know about the state of play in the CONMEBOL World Cup 2026 qualifiers, including fixtures, results, table and TV details.

Chelsea teenager Estevao Willian scored his first senior goal for Brazil in spectacular fashion, netting a bicycle kick during a 3-0 win over Chile in the World Cup qualifier. The 18-year-old, already making waves in the Premier League, earned the loudest cheer inside the Maracana and capped his standout display with an acrobatic opener that lit up the night.

The Inter Miami star admitted he struggles to enjoy playing when he doesn’t feel physically at his best

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner found the net twice to lead his side to a comfortable victory

The forward recently said he wasn’t injured, leaving Ancelotti’s decision as the only explanation

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni expressed his views on the eternal rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of their potential last dance at the World Cup. The two icons have defined modern football for nearly two decades, and even now, as they edge towards the twilight of their glittering careers, their rivalry remains compelling as ever.

The Argentina coach was emotional when asked about Messi, who could be playing his final World Cup qualifier on home soil

Lionel Messi could play his last ever World Cup qualifier in Argentina against Venezuela but has been warned the visitors will not make life easy.

Lionel Messi has been urged to “think very carefully” about international retirement with Argentina as “no one is prepared” for that decision.

The Inter Miami star revealed that his entire family will be present at the Monumental for what he called “very special” match