Rodrygo scores and Brazil beats Ecuador 1-0 in South American World Cup qualifying
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rodrygo scores and Brazil beats Ecuador 1-0 in South American World Cup qualifying

Associated Press  

CURITIBA, Brazil — Real Madrid star Rodrygo scored a goal in the first half and Brazil defeated Ecuador 1-0 on Friday end a three-match losing streak in South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Five-time world champion Brazil lost consecutive matches to Uruguay, Colombia and Argentina at the end of last year and was in sixth place in the standings after six rounds. The Ecuadorians had a five-game unbeaten streak snapped and remained with eight points in sixth place, the last direct qualifying spot from South American for the World Cup which will be played in the United States, Mexico and Canada in 2026. Also on Friday, Colombia remained undefeated with three wins and four draws and in the third place in the South American standings after a 1-1 draw with Peru at Lima.

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Gerson stunner gives Brazil 1-1 draw with Uruguay in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier
1 month ago

Gerson stunner gives Brazil 1-1 draw with Uruguay in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier

The Hindu  

Brazil drew 1-1 with Uruguay in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday after Gerson’s brilliant strike cancelled out Federico Valverde’s opener for the visitors. Five-time World Cup winner Brazil is fifth in the CONMEBOL standings on 18 points, one point behind Colombia and Ecuador, after picking up its second straight draw. AS IT HAPPENED: Brazil vs …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Superb Martinez strike gives Argentina 1-0 win over Peru
1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Superb Martinez strike gives Argentina 1-0 win over Peru

The Hindu  

A second-half strike from Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Peru in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, with the striker’s goal moving him into a tie with Diego Maradona as the country’s fifth all-time scorer. Martinez notched his 32nd international goal 10 minutes after the break, capitalising on a fine cross from …

FIFA World Cup 2026, CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Wasteful Colombia falls to 10-man Ecuador, Paraguay draws at Bolivia
1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2026, CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Wasteful Colombia falls to 10-man Ecuador, Paraguay draws at Bolivia

The Hindu  

Colombia lost 1-0 at home to 10-man Ecuador in South America’s qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday while Julio Enciso’s late equaliser salvaged a 2-2 draw for Paraguay at Bolivia. READ | Japan on brink of World Cup qualification, Indonesia stuns Saudi Arabia In the day’s other qualifiers, Argentina faces Peru, Chile takes on Venezuela and Brazil is …

Argentina beat Peru as Uruguay hold Brazil
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1 month ago

Argentina beat Peru as Uruguay hold Brazil

New Indian Express  

MONTEVIDEO: A magnificent volley from Lautaro Martinez was enough to give world champions Argentina a 1-0 win over Peru while Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Uruguay in South American World Cup qualifying on Tuesday. Argentina's eighth win from 12 games leaves them on 25 points at the top of the table, five points ahead of …

Argentina close on World Cup as Messi helps Martinez level up with Maradona
1 month ago

Argentina close on World Cup as Messi helps Martinez level up with Maradona

Al Jazeera  

A second-half strike from Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Peru in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday night, with the striker’s goal moving him level with Diego Maradona as the country’s fifth all-time scorer. The 27-year-old Inter Milan forward notched his 32nd international goal 10 minutes after the break, capitalising on a …

Brazil draw 1-1 vs Uruguay, Argentina beat Peru to close in on World Cup spot
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1 month ago

Brazil draw 1-1 vs Uruguay, Argentina beat Peru to close in on World Cup spot

India Today  

Brazil and Uruguay battled to a 1-1 draw, while Argentina edged Peru 1-0 to strengthen their hold on the top of the standings in South American qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Brazil, the five-time World Cup champions, now sit fifth in the CONMEBOL standings with 18 points, trailing Colombia and Ecuador by a single point. ARGENTINA BEAT PERU …

Brazil vs Uruguay LIVE Streaming info: When, where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier?
1 month ago

Brazil vs Uruguay LIVE Streaming info: When, where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier?

The Hindu  

Five-time World champion Brazil will look to return to winning ways when it plays arch-rival Uruguay in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier at the Arena Fonte Nova in Brazil on Tuesday. FOLLOW BRAZIL vs URUGUAY HERE: Brazil vs Uruguay LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier updates Dorival Junior’s boys were held to a 1-1 draw in their previous …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Ugarte strikes late to hand Uruguay thrilling 3-2 win over Colombia
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Ugarte strikes late to hand Uruguay thrilling 3-2 win over Colombia

The Hindu  

Manuel Ugarte scored a last-gasp winner to give Uruguay a dramatic 3-2 home victory over Colombia at the Centenario Stadium in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Friday. The Manchester United midfielder grabbed the winner from close range 11 minutes into stoppage time to settle a thrilling contest and end Uruguay’s four-game winless streak in their campaign to qualify …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Frustrated Argentina suffers shock 2-1 defeat at Paraguay
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Frustrated Argentina suffers shock 2-1 defeat at Paraguay

The Hindu  

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday. Argentina took the lead 11 minutes into the game when Enzo Fernandez’s deep pass found Lautaro Martinez, whose thunderous shot was initially ruled out for offside, but …

World Cup qualifiers: Argentina suffer shock defeat vs Paraguay, Brazil draw
1 month, 1 week ago

World Cup qualifiers: Argentina suffer shock defeat vs Paraguay, Brazil draw

India Today  

Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Vinicius Jºnior endured frustrating nights in South American World Cup qualifying on Thursday, as both teams faced setbacks in crucial matches. Despite Lautaro Mart­nez's early goal in the 11th minute, awarded after a video review, Paraguay quickly leveled through a spectacular bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria in the 19th minute. Brazil's Vinicius Jºnior also endured …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Venezuela holds Brazil to draw as Vinicius Jr fails to convert penalty
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Venezuela holds Brazil to draw as Vinicius Jr fails to convert penalty

The Hindu  

Brazil was held to a 1-1 draw at Venezuela, with Vinicius Junior missing a penalty in their CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier on Thursday. The result leaves the five-time World Cup winner in third place on 17 points -- the top six South American teams qualify automatically for the 2026 World Cup. Vinicius Junior, fresh from a hat-trick for Real Madrid …

Venezuela vs Brazil highlights, VEN 1-1 BRA, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Segovia goals earns point for Venezuelans, Vinicius Jr fails to convert penalty
1 month, 1 week ago

Venezuela vs Brazil highlights, VEN 1-1 BRA, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Segovia goals earns point for Venezuelans, Vinicius Jr fails to convert penalty

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Brazil will clash against Venezuela in a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match at the Monumental Stadium of Maturin on Thursday. Fans will pay close attention to the winger’s performances against tough defenses at Venezuela and later against Uruguay, as he tries to reproduce for Brazil the same decisive performances for Real Madrid. Venezuela hasn’t won any of its …

Paraguay vs Argentina LIVE streaming info, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: When, where to watch PAR v ARG; Head-to-head record; Predicted XI
1 month, 1 week ago

Paraguay vs Argentina LIVE streaming info, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: When, where to watch PAR v ARG; Head-to-head record; Predicted XI

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Argentina and will have one of its leading star available again as South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup resumes with the last two rounds of games this year. The Defending World Cup champion will once again count on goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who was suspended for two international matches in October. RELATED | Follow the PAR vs ARG …

Vinícius back for Brazil and Martínez for Argentina in South American 2026 World Cup qualifying
1 month, 1 week ago

Vinícius back for Brazil and Martínez for Argentina in South American 2026 World Cup qualifying

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES — Argentina and Brazil will have two of their leading stars available again as South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup resumes with the last two rounds of games this year. Defending World Cup champion Argentina will once again count on goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who was suspended for two international matches in October. Captain Lionel Messi will …

Argentina and Brazil suffer jolts in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers
3 months, 1 week ago

Argentina and Brazil suffer jolts in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

World champion Argentina suffered its second defeat in CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup with a James Rodriguez penalty condemning it to a 1-2 loss to Colombia on Tuesday while a lacklustre Brazil went down to Paraguay 0-1 in Asuncion. With Rodriguez prompting in midfield and Luis Diaz a threat with his pace down the flanks, Colombia was well …

Colombia edges Argentina 2-1, Brazil loses to Paraguay in South American World Cup qualifying
3 months, 1 week ago

Colombia edges Argentina 2-1, Brazil loses to Paraguay in South American World Cup qualifying

New Indian Express  

BARRANQUILLA: Two South American soccer powerhouses lost in World Cup qualifying Tuesday in the absence of their biggest stars, with Lionel Messi missing Argentina's 2-1 loss to Colombia and Neymar still on the sidelines for Brazil's upset defeat in Paraguay. James Rodríguez scored from the penalty spot and had an assist to help Colombia edge defending champion Argentina 2-1 in …

Frustrating farewell for Luis Suarez as Uruguay held by Paraguay
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Frustrating farewell for Luis Suarez as Uruguay held by Paraguay

The Hindu  

Luis Suarez bade a frustrating farewell to international football on Friday as Uruguay were held to a 0-0 draw by Paraguay in South American 2026 World Cup qualifying. Suarez, 37, announced on Monday he was stepping down from international duty after a glittering 17-year career for Uruguay that saw him finish as the country’s top scorer with 69 goals from …

Argentina, Bolivia Cruise Through in South America's 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Argentina, Bolivia Cruise Through in South America's 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

News 18  

Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez and Paulo Dybala were on target as Argentina tightened their grip on South America’s 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament with a 3-0 win over Chile on Thursday. Argentina, who also beat Chile 1-0 on their way to clinching back-to-back Copa America titles earlier this year, went into Thursday’s game missing injured captain Lionel Messi and …

Colombia Beat Uruguay 1-0 In Copa America 2024 Semifinal, Set To Face Lionel Messi's Argentina In Final
5 months, 1 week ago

Colombia Beat Uruguay 1-0 In Copa America 2024 Semifinal, Set To Face Lionel Messi's Argentina In Final

ABP News  

Colombia secured a thrilling 1-0 victory over Uruguay in the Copa America 2024 semifinal at Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina, United States on Thursday, July 11. ALSO ON ABP Live | India Unlikely To Tour Pakistan For 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, BCCI Eyes These Nations As Alternative Venues 10-Man Colombia Go Past Uruguay To Enter Copa America 2024 …

Colombia beats Uruguay 1-0 and will face Lionel Messi and Argentina in Copa America final
5 months, 1 week ago

Colombia beats Uruguay 1-0 and will face Lionel Messi and Argentina in Copa America final

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Colombia is headed to the Copa America championship game for the first time in 23 years after a contentious win over Uruguay in which it played the second half a man short and players brawled with fans in the stands following the final whistle. Despite Uruguay having 61.9% possession, Colombia held on to reach the championship for …

Uruguay vs Colombia, Copa America 2024: Key battles to look out for in URU v COL semifinal
5 months, 1 week ago

Uruguay vs Colombia, Copa America 2024: Key battles to look out for in URU v COL semifinal

The Hindu  

Uruguay and Colombia play each other in a Copa America 2024 semifinal on Wednesday at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Here are some key battles on the pitch that can significantly impact the outcome of this semifinal between Uruguay and Colombia: Guillermo Varela-Luis Diaz Right-back Guillermo Varela will mostly likely be thronged into action as a …

Uruguay vs Colombia LIVE stream info, Copa America 2024: Where, when to watch the URU v COL semfinal; Preview
5 months, 1 week ago

Uruguay vs Colombia LIVE stream info, Copa America 2024: Where, when to watch the URU v COL semfinal; Preview

The Hindu  

Uruguay will face Colombia in a South American blockbuster in the Copa America 2024 semifinal on Wednesday at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. PREVIEW Both sides have been flying high, starting from topping their respective groups with Uruguay getting all possible nine points and Colombia getting seven from three games. Bielsa’s Uruguay come into the match …

Colombia cruises past Panama 5-0 in Copa America to advance to the semifinals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Colombia cruises past Panama 5-0 in Copa America to advance to the semifinals

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jhon Córdoba, James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz scored goals during a dominant first half to spark Colombia to a 5-0 win over Panama in the quarterfinals of the Copa America on Saturday. Colombia was awarded the penalty after Panama goalie Orlando Mosquera tripped up Colombia’s Jhon Arias, who was sprinting to save the ball from going out …

Copa America 2024: Colombia beats Panama to reach semifinals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Colombia beats Panama to reach semifinals

The Hindu  

Jhon Córdoba, James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz scored goals during a dominant first half to spark Colombia to a 5-0 win over Panama in the quarterfinals of the Copa America on Saturday. Colombia was awarded the penalty after Panama goalie Orlando Mosquera tripped up Colombia’s Jhon Arias, who was sprinting to save the ball from going out of bounds near …

Uruguay vs Brazil, Copa America 2024: Three key battles to look out for in URU v BRA quarterfinal
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguay vs Brazil, Copa America 2024: Three key battles to look out for in URU v BRA quarterfinal

The Hindu  

In a South American special in the Copa America 2024 quarterfinals, Uruguay and Brazil will meet each other on Saturday at the Allegiant Stadium in Nevada, Las Vegas. FOLLOW: LIVE updates of the Copa America 2024 quarterfinal between Uruguay and Brazil With 24 Copa titles between the two heavyweights, both sides have players who can set up brilliant individual battles …

Brazil to face Uruguay after Colombia draw
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Brazil to face Uruguay after Colombia draw

China Daily  

A stunning free kick from Brazil's Raphinha beats Colombia's goalkeeper David Ospina to score the opening goal in their Copa America Group D match in Santa Clara, California, on Tuesday. AP SANTA CLARA, California — Colombia came from behind to grab a 1-1 draw with Brazil on Tuesday, ensuring its qualification to the Copa America quarterfinals as group winner. An …

Copa America 2024: Brazil reaches quarterfinals after 1-1 draw against Colombia
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Brazil reaches quarterfinals after 1-1 draw against Colombia

The Hindu  

Brazil played out an action-packed 1-1 draw with Colombia in California on Tuesday to set up a mouth-watering Copa America quarter-final against Uruguay. Daniel Munoz’s first-half strike for Colombia cancelled out an impressive early free kick from Brazil’s Raphinha. The match between Colombia, unbeaten since March 2022, and five-time World Cup winner Brazil lived up to its firecracker billing as …

BRA v COL, Copa America 2024: Brazil and red-hot Colombia brace for heated Group D clash
5 months, 3 weeks ago

BRA v COL, Copa America 2024: Brazil and red-hot Colombia brace for heated Group D clash

The Hindu  

Five-times World Cup champion Brazil and in-form Colombia meet in North California on Tuesday in a highly-anticipated Copa America clash with more than just the Group D lead on the line. The rise of Richard Rios, Jhon Arias and Jefferson Lerma gave Colombia the balance it needed, its run including wins over Spain and Germany and a dramatic fightback against …

Colombia beat Costa Rica 3-0 to book spot in Copa America knock-outs
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Colombia beat Costa Rica 3-0 to book spot in Copa America knock-outs

Hindustan Times  

Colombia cruised to a 3-0 win over Costa Rica in Group D on Friday and booked their spot in the Copa America quarter-finals thanks to strikes from Luis Diaz, Davinson Sanchez and Jhon Cordoba. Colombia top their group with six points after two matches, ahead of Costa Rica and Brazil, who have one point each. Colombia started the match well …

Uruguay routs Bolivia 5-0 at Copa America as Núñez scores in 7th straight game
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Uruguay routs Bolivia 5-0 at Copa America as Núñez scores in 7th straight game

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Darwin Núñez and his Uruguayan teammates romped through Bolivia’s defense as if it were a training game. Núñez scored in his seventh straight international match, a 5-0 rout on Thursday night that moved Uruguay a to the verge of a Copa America quarterfinal. Maximiliano Araújo scored his second goal of the tournament in the 77th, and …

Uruguay routs Bolivia 5-0 at Copa America as Núñez scores in 7th straight game
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Uruguay routs Bolivia 5-0 at Copa America as Núñez scores in 7th straight game

New Indian Express  

EAST RUTHERFORD: Darwin Núñez and his Uruguayan teammates romped through Bolivia's defense as if it were a training game. Núñez scored in his seventh straight international match, a 5-0 rout on Thursday night that moved Uruguay a to the verge of a Copa America quarterfinal. “It would be incorrect to make conclusions.” Facundo Pellistri put the Uruguayans ahead in the …

Ecuador beats Jamaica 3-1 for first Copa America win since 2016
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ecuador beats Jamaica 3-1 for first Copa America win since 2016

Deccan Chronicle  

Las Vegas: Seventeen-year-old Kendry Páez scored in first-half stoppage time, Alan Minda added another goal late in the second half and Ecuador beat winless Jamaica 3-1 on Wednesday night in the Copa America. Ecuador, which rebounded from a 2-1 loss to Venezuela, won its first Copa America game since a 4-0 victory over Haiti in 2016, stopping an eight-game winless …

Brazil held to 0-0 draw by Costa Rica in a stunner to open Copa America group play
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Brazil held to 0-0 draw by Costa Rica in a stunner to open Copa America group play

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Brazil was held to a 0-0 draw by Costa Rica on Monday night, with the international powerhouse inauspiciously failing to break through in its Copa America opener. Although Brazil controlled play and outshot Costa Rica 18-2, the Seleção was held scoreless by a defense led by goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira, who made three saves while recording the team’s …

Ecuador vs Venezuela HIGHLIGHTS, ECU 1-2 VEN, Copa America 2024: Super-subs Bello, Cadiz give La Vinotinto win
6 months ago

Ecuador vs Venezuela HIGHLIGHTS, ECU 1-2 VEN, Copa America 2024: Super-subs Bello, Cadiz give La Vinotinto win

The Hindu  

Read Sportstar’s Live coverage of the Copa America 2024 Group B fixture between Ecuador vs Venezuela from the Levi’s Stadium in California, United States. STARTING LINEUPS Ecuador starting line-up : Dominguez, Preciado, Torres, Pacho, Hincapie; Franco, Caicedo; Yeboah, Paez, Sarmiento; Valencia Venezuela starting line-up : Romo, Navarro, Osorio, Ferraresi, Gonzalez; Casseres Jr, Martinez, Herrera; Soteldo, Rondon, Machis PREVIEW The Copa …

Copa America 2024, Group D Preview: High-flying Colombia looks to topple stuttering Brazil
6 months ago

Copa America 2024, Group D Preview: High-flying Colombia looks to topple stuttering Brazil

The Hindu  

It is not often that Brazil enters a multi-nation men’s football tournament not as a favourite. Add to that the injury to talismanic forward Neymar and Brazil enters Copa America 2024, clearly as the second favourite to world champion and eternal rival Argentina. | Photo Credit: Jose Breton But the easing of pressure could do wonders for Brazil’s young squad …

Brazil vs USA: Pulisic equalises after Rodrygo’s goal in last Copa America warmup
6 months, 1 week ago

Brazil vs USA: Pulisic equalises after Rodrygo’s goal in last Copa America warmup

The Hindu  

Four days after one of their worst matches, Christian Pulisic and the U.S. football team stopped an 11-game losing streak to Brazil with a spirted 1-1 draw that left them with a positive mindset heading into the Copa America. Pulisic scored in 26th minute to offset Rodrygo’s 17th-minute goal and Matt Turner had 11 saves, the most for an American …

Pulisic offsets Rodrygo goal as US gains 1-1 tie against Brazil in last Copa America warmup
6 months, 1 week ago

Pulisic offsets Rodrygo goal as US gains 1-1 tie against Brazil in last Copa America warmup

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Four days after one of their worst matches, Christian Pulisic and the U.S. soccer team stopped an 11-game losing streak to Brazil with a spirted 1-1 draw that left them with a positive mindset heading into the Copa America. Pulisic scored in 26th minute to offset Rodrygo’s 17th-minute goal and Matt Turner had 11 saves, the most …

Argentina beats Brazil 1-0 to secure spot at Paris 2024 and eliminate archrival
10 months, 1 week ago

Argentina beats Brazil 1-0 to secure spot at Paris 2024 and eliminate archrival

The Hindu  

Brazil will not defend its Olympic men’s football title in Paris after losing 1-0 to its regional rival Argentina on Sunday. South America’s Olympic qualifying for men’s football offers two spots in Paris 2024, with the remaining berth to be decided later Sunday when Paraguay and Venezuela face off. “We suffered, we waited for this goal, but at the end …

Argentina beats Brazil 1-0 to secure spot at Paris Olympics and eliminate archrival
10 months, 1 week ago

Argentina beats Brazil 1-0 to secure spot at Paris Olympics and eliminate archrival

Associated Press  

CARACAS — Brazil will not defend its Olympic men’s soccer title in Paris after losing 1-0 to its regional rival Argentina on Sunday. South America’s Olympic qualifying for men’s soccer offered two spots in Paris, where the men’s tournament starts July 24. “We suffered, we waited for this goal, but at the end we got it.” Brazil last failed to …

Messi’s Argentina loses 1st match since World Cup title, falling to Uruguay; Colombia beats Brazil
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi’s Argentina loses 1st match since World Cup title, falling to Uruguay; Colombia beats Brazil

Associated Press  

Lionel Messi could not help Argentina extend its unbeaten streak since its World Cup title. Uruguay beat Argentina 2-0 at La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires on Thursday in a World Cup qualifying match, its biggest victory so far under new coach Marcelo Bielsa. Argentina hadn’t lost a competitive match since its group-stage opener against Saudi Arabia during last year’s …

Luis Diaz scores twice vs. Brazil as father looks on in World Cup qualifying
1 year, 1 month ago

Luis Diaz scores twice vs. Brazil as father looks on in World Cup qualifying

New York Times  

Luis Diaz scored twice for Colombia as Los Cafeteros defeated Brazil 2-1 in qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But in the 75th minute, Colombia left back Cristian Borja’s cross found Díaz unmarked and the 26-year-old finished coolly with his head, beating Brazil goalkeeper and Liverpool teammate Alisson. Five minutes later, James Rodriguez whipped a ball into the Brazilian …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Messi double gives Argentina 2-0 win over Peru
1 year, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Messi double gives Argentina 2-0 win over Peru

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi proved he is back to full fitness after scoring both goals in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Peru in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. ARG 2-0 PER - HIGHLIGHTS The 36-year-old put the world champion ahead in the 32nd minute with a superb shot after an assist from Nicolas Gonzalez, and made it 2-0 10 minutes later …

Lionel Messi remains a doubtful starter for Argentina; Neymar under fire in Brazil
1 year, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi remains a doubtful starter for Argentina; Neymar under fire in Brazil

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi’s involvement in a 1-0 win over Paraguay last week doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll be fit for Argentina’s next game in World Cup qualifying against Peru. World Cup winner Argentina leads continental qualifying with 9 points, followed by Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay, Chile and Venezuela, Ecuador, Paraguay and Peru, and Bolivia. Nicolas Otamendi of Argentina celebrates after scoring the team’s …

Lionel Messi remains a doubtful starter for Argentina. Neymar under fire in Brazil
1 year, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi remains a doubtful starter for Argentina. Neymar under fire in Brazil

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Lionel Messi’s involvement in a 1-0 win over Paraguay last week doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll be fit for Argentina’s next game in World Cup qualifying against Peru. World Cup winner Argentina leads continental qualifying with 9 points, followed by Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay, Chile and Venezuela, Ecuador, Paraguay and Peru, and Bolivia. For us to do that, we …

FIFA World Cup qualifying: Brazil held by Venezuela as Argentina stay unbeaten
1 year, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup qualifying: Brazil held by Venezuela as Argentina stay unbeaten

Firstpost  

Brazil are in second place in the 10-team FIFA World Cup qualifying standings, two ahead of Colombia and two behind Argentina. A stunning 85th-minute equalizer from Eduard Bello earned Venezuela a rare draw at Brazil while world champions Argentina made it three wins out of three in South American World Cup qualifying with a hard-earned 1-0 win over a determined …

Late Nunez penalty gives Uruguay 2-2 draw in Colombia
1 year, 2 months ago

Late Nunez penalty gives Uruguay 2-2 draw in Colombia

The Hindu  

Darwin Nunez struck a stoppage-time penalty as Uruguay fought back for a 2-2 draw at Colombia in their South American World Cup qualifier in Barranquilla on Thursday. James Rodriguez put Colombia ahead in the 35th minute, bringing down a cross from Santiago Arias with his right foot and then drilling home with his left. But Colombia restored its lead when …

Lionel Messi plays one half in Argentina’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying win; Brazil and Venezuela draw
1 year, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi plays one half in Argentina’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying win; Brazil and Venezuela draw

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Lionel Messi hit a post twice after he came off the bench but struggled to deliver a strong performance following his return from injury. Still, Argentina beat Paraguay 1-0 on Thursday in a South American World Cup qualifying match. Argentina leads South American World Cup qualifying with 9 points, followed by Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay, Chile, Venezuela, Ecuador, …

South American FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Argentina Beat Bolivia, Brazil Edge Out Peru
1 year, 3 months ago

South American FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Argentina Beat Bolivia, Brazil Edge Out Peru

News 18  

World champions Argentina rested Lionel Messi but still shined in a 3-0 victory over 10-man Bolivia in La Paz on Tuesday to maintain their winning start to South American World Cup qualifying. The lively Alvarez had a hand in Argentina’s opener in the 31st minute, feeding Angel Di Maria, whose low cross was turned in by Fernandez, who had made …

South America World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Argentina outclass Bolivia; Ecuador beat Uruguay
1 year, 3 months ago

South America World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Argentina outclass Bolivia; Ecuador beat Uruguay

India TV News  

Lionel Messi's absence did no harm to Argentina as they outclassed Bolivia 3-0 in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Argentina made full use of the red card that was handed to Bolivia's Roberto Fernandez in the 39th minute as they scored two goals after that. In another game, Ecuador beat Uruguay 2-1 on the back of an impressive …

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