As the South American qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup progress, today's fixtures on March 25, 2025, are pivotal in shaping the path to qualification.
With just five rounds remaining, the World Cup qualification battle is heating up. Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and others are in action and they will be aiming to secure their spot for the World Cup next year.

Time: 4:00 PM ET (1:30 AM IST on March 26)
Venue: Estadio Hernando Siles, La Paz
Result: Bolivia 0-0 Uruguay
Time: 8:00 PM ET (5:30 AM IST on March 26)
Venue: Estadio Nacional, Santiago
Result: Chile 0 Ecuador 0
Time: 8:00 PM ET (5:30 AM IST on March 26)
Venue: Estadio Monumental de Monagas, Maturín
Result: Venezuela 1 Peru 0
Time: 8:00 PM ET (5:30 AM IST on March 26)
Venue: Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, Barranquilla
Result: Colombia 2 Paraguay 2
Time: 8:00 PM ET (5:30 AM IST on March 26)
Venue: Estadio Mâs Monumental, Buenos Aires
Overview: A marquee clash between arch-rivals. Argentina, leading the standings, aims to extend its dominance, while Brazil, currently fifth, seeks a statement win to boost morale and improve its position. Notably, both teams will be without their star players: Lionel Messi is sidelined due to a muscle strain , and Neymar is also absent because of injury.
Result: Argentina 4 Brazil 1
| Position | Team | Matches Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 8 | +18 | 31 |
| 2 | Ecuador* | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 5 | +8 | 23 |
| 3 | Brazil | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 16 | +4 | 21 |
| 4 | Uruguay | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 10 | +7 | 21 |
| 5 | Paraguay | 14 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 9 | +2 | 21 |
| 6 | Colombia | 14 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 14 | +4 | 20 |
| 7 | Venezuela | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 15 |
| 8 | Bolivia | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 30 | -16 | 14 |
| 9 | Peru | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 17 | -11 | 10 |
| 10 | Chile | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 21 | -12 | 10 |
*Ecuador began their campaign with a 3-point deduction due to FIFA Sanctions
Argentina have now qualified for the World Cup 2026 after their 4-1 victory over Brazil. The Albicelestes continue their merry run over their arch-rivals, extending their unbeaten run to five matches.