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WCQ - CONMEBOL Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 18 | +21 | 38 |
| 2 | Ecuador | 18 | +9 | 29 |
| 3 | Colombia | 18 | +10 | 28 |
| 4 | Uruguay | 18 | +10 | 28 |
| 5 | Brazil | 18 | +7 | 28 |
| 6 | Paraguay | 18 | +4 | 28 |
| 7 | Bolivia | 18 | -18 | 20 |
| 8 | Venezuela | 18 | -10 | 18 |
| 9 | Peru | 18 | -15 | 12 |
| 10 | Chile | 18 | -18 | 11 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julián Álvarez.. | 4 | 18 | 3 | |
| Lautaro Martín.. | 4 | 14 | 1 | |
| Nicolás Otamen.. | 3 | 17 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julián Álvarez.. | 3 | 18 | 4 | |
| Exequiel Palac.. | 3 | 9 | 0 | |
| Nicolás Gonzál.. | 2 | 12 | 2 |