Brazil and Uruguay are back in FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifying action on Tuesday when they meet in Salvador, Bahia. The Selecao are fourth while the Celeste are second and Dorival Junior will hope to get the better of Marcelo Bielsa to edge toward second spot in the CONMEBOL zone depending on how Colombia fare.

That is good for fourth place, with six CONMEBOL teams qualifying automatically. After a much-needed six points in October with wins over bottom feeders Chile and Peru, it was another frustrating evening on Thursday as Vinicius Jr.

Raphinha and Vinicius Junior are the leading lights in attack but the latter had a penalty saved in the draw at Venezuela last time out. The duo of Lucas Paqueta did well off the bench and Gabriel Martinelli could start to give Brazil extra directness.

Argentina are back in FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifying action on Tuesday with Peru their visitors in Buenos Aires. Lionel Scaloni's men lead the CONMEBOL section but went down 2-1 to Paraguay last week in a surprise defeat while the Peruvians are coming off the back of a goalless draw with rock bottom Chile.

Chile managed a 0-0 draw at Peru on Thursday, a small boost that Gareca's men will almost certainly have to follow with a win over La Vinotinto. Watch Chile vs. Venezuela on Fanat

Argentina are sitting on top of FIFA World Cup 2026 South American qualifiers with 22 points from 11 games. Lionel Messi will be playing his 191st match for Argentina against Peru.