Below is the updated South American World Cup 2026 qualifying standings

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According to the South American qualifying format, the top 6 teams will directly qualify for the 2026 World Cup, while the 7th-placed team will participate in an intercontinental play-off to compete for the final spot.

Argentina are the first South American team to have secured a place in the 2026 World Cup after an impressive run of form. Lionel Messi's side are leading the group with 31 points.

The remaining spots are very competitive. Ecuador are second with 24 points after 15 games, Paraguay and Brazil have 24 and 22 points after 15 games respectively. Uruguay are also close behind with 21 points after 15 games. The top six teams will qualify automatically, and there will be an intercontinental play-off for the seventh-placed team, making the race very tight in the final rounds.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/bang-xep-hang-vong-loai-world-cup-2026-khu-vuc-nam-my-moi-nhat-2384269.html