The first round of matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) took place on September 7-9, 2023.
Argentina got to a winning start against Ecuador with a 1-0 win while Chile stumbled to an opening away defeat to Uruguay.
Brazil saw off Bolivia with a 5-1 win while Paraguay and Peri settled for a goalless draw. The full results are as follows:
| Match | Score |
|---|---|
| Argentina vs. Ecuador | 1-0 |
| Uruguay vs. Chile | 3-1 |
| Brazil vs. Bolivia | 5-1 |
| Paraguay vs. Peru | 0-0 |
The current standings are as follows:
| Rank | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 3 |
| 2 | Colombia | 3 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 1 |
| 4 | Peru | 1 |
| 5 | Bolivia | 0 |
| 6 | Brazil | 0 |
| 7 | Chile | 0 |
| 8 | Uruguay | 0 |
| 9 | Venezuela | 0 |
The next round of matches will take place on September 12-13, 2023.
The top 6 teams in the final standings will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The seventh-placed team will play off against a team from another confederation for a place in the tournament.
