The Argentina national team participated in the eleventh round of the South American Qualifiers with an unfavorable result of 2-1 against Paraguay as visitors. This defeat represented a missed opportunity to earn points that would ensure a lead over Colombia, who will face Uruguay during this round.
Despite this setback, the team led by Lionel Scaloni is on track for qualification for the 2026 World Cup to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Currently, Argentina tops the standings with 22 points and will have to wait for the outcome of the match between Uruguay and Colombia to secure its privileged position.
Brazil is in third place with 17 points, closely followed by Uruguay. Ecuador and Paraguay are in the last positions with direct World Cup qualification, while Venezuela is in seventh place, in the playoff zone.
Outside the direct qualification spots are Bolivia in eighth place with 12 points, Peru in ninth with 6 points, and Chile in tenth with 5 points. In the next round, on Tuesday, November 19, Argentina will host Peru at La Bombonera at 21:00 hours.
These are the standings of the South American Qualifiers after the eleventh round: Argentina in first place, followed by Uruguay, Brazil, Ecuador, and Paraguay in the direct qualification spots, and Venezuela in the playoff zone. Bolivia, Peru, and Chile are outside the direct qualification places.
