World Cup 2026: How CONMEBOL Teams Performed After Matchday Two

• Argentina secured their place in the Round of 32 after defeating Austria.

• Brazil and Colombia are well positioned in their groups.

• Paraguay is back in contention, while Uruguay and Ecuador will decide their fate on the final matchday.

Matchday two of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage left an open scenario for CONMEBOL teams. Argentina became the first South American side to secure qualification for the Round of 32, while Brazil and Colombia are in strong positions to advance.

Paraguay earned a crucial victory to get back into the race, Uruguay picked up an important draw, and Ecuador kept their qualification hopes alive heading into the final matchday.

Argentina, First CONMEBOL Team to Qualify

The reigning world champions defeated Austria 2-0 and secured their place in the Round of 32.

With six points from two matches, La Albiceleste leads Group J and will close the group stage against Jordan, aiming to confirm first place.

Result: Argentina 2-0 Austria

Position: 1st in Group J (6 points) – Qualified

Next opponent: Jordan

Brazil Close to Qualification

Brazil secured an important 3-0 victory over Haiti in Group C.

After drawing against Morocco in their opener, Brazil reached four points and is well on track to secure qualification in the final matchday against Scotland.

Result: Brazil 3-0 Haiti

Position: 1st in Group C (4 points)

Next opponent: Scotland

Colombia Maintains Perfect Record

Colombia earned their second consecutive win with a 1-0 victory over DR Congo.

Néstor Lorenzo’s team reached six points and is in a very strong position to advance. They will face Portugal in the final matchday in a key clash for the top spot in Group K.

Result: Colombia 1-0 DR Congo

Position: 1st in Group K (6 points)

Next opponent: Portugal

Paraguay Reacted in Time

Paraguay bounced back from their opening defeat with a 1-0 win over Turkey.

With that victory, they re-entered the race for qualification and will head into the final matchday with chances of advancing.

Result: Paraguay 1-0 Turkey

Position: 3rd in Group D (3 points)

Next opponent: Australia

Uruguay Earned a Point but Must Decide Against Spain

Uruguay drew 2-2 with Cape Verde and reached two points in Group H.

Marcelo Bielsa’s team still has chances of qualifying but will need a positive result against Spain in the final matchday.

Result: Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde

Position: 3rd in Group H (2 points)

Next opponent: Spain

Ecuador Still Alive

Ecuador drew 0-0 with Curaçao and earned their first point in Group E.

They will face a tough final match against Germany, needing a result to keep their hopes alive.

Result: Ecuador 0-0 Curaçao

Position: 4th in Group E (1 point)

Next opponent: Germany

CONMEBOL Top Scorers After Matchday Two

• Lionel Messi (ARG) – 5

• Luis Díaz (COL) – 2

• Vinícius Jr (BRA) – 2

• Daniel Muñoz (COL) – 1

• Jáminton Campaz (COL) – 1

• Maurício (PAR) – 1

• Julio Enciso (PAR) – 1

• Maximiliano Araújo (URU) – 1

CONMEBOL Performance After Matchday Two

All six South American teams have played their first two matches in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Results:

Argentina 2-0 Austria

Brazil 3-0 Haiti

Colombia 1-0 DR Congo

Paraguay 1-0 Turkey

Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde

Ecuador 0-0 Curaçao

South American record:

4 wins

2 draws

0 losses

9 goals scored

2 goals conceded

CONMEBOL Remains Unbeaten on Matchday Two

A key highlight from the second matchday: no South American team lost.

The six teams combined for four wins and two draws, scoring nine goals and conceding just two. Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, and Ecuador also kept clean sheets.

With Argentina already qualified and the rest still in contention, CONMEBOL heads into the final matchday with all teams still alive.

A Decisive Final Matchday for South America

With Argentina already through, CONMEBOL teams will face the final group stage matches with multiple objectives.

Brazil and Colombia will aim to secure qualification and fight for top spot. Paraguay will try to complete their comeback, while Uruguay and Ecuador will need positive results to stay alive.

South America remains a strong presence in the FIFA World Cup 2026, and the third matchday will determine how many CONMEBOL teams advance to the knockout stage.