In the final fixture of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers within the CONMEBOL region there were a rollercoaster of emotions. With each direct spot for the 2026 World Cup secured by the United States and their neighboring countries, two teams were left battling for their future in the tournament.
Venezuela and Bolivia found themselves tussling for the last available spot in the World Cup qualifiers. One match remained to determine who would advance to the playoff stage, offering both nations a chance to keep their World Cup dream alive, and in the end, Bolivia made it.
Argentina stand alone atop the standings, carrying the hopes of making a substantial impact at the World Cup. Colombia, Uruguay, Ecuador, and Paraguay have also secured their positions in the tournament, echoing the rising competitive spirit in South America.
Tuesday night held a critical chapter in this story, primarily concerning final positions in the standings. While Argentina have clinched the first place, the rest of the hierarchy was decided with the results on Tuesday.
Final standings on matchday 18 at CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers
As Matchday 18 unfolded, the standings painted a promising picture. With Argentina firmly at the top, the remaining slots were subject to change as results rolled in. These are the final standings:
- Argentina – 38 points
- Ecuador – 29 points
- Colombia – 28 points
- Uruguay – 28 points
- Brazil – 28 points
- Paraguay – 28 points
- Bolivia – 20 points
- Venezuela – 18 points
- Peru – 12 points
- Chile – 11 points
The results of the final fixture of the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers
After the last matchday in the World Cup Qualifiers in CONMEBOL, the results let Bolivia the opportunity to play in the intercontinental playoffs, as they won his last game against Brazil.
These were the results on Tuesday’s matches:
- Ecuador vs Argentina 1-0
- Venezuela vs Colombia 3-6
- Bolivia vs Brazil 1-0
- Chile vs Uruguay 0-0
- Peru vs Paraguay 0-1