Argentina

Argentina

1st in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL
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Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has been voted the 2025 MLS MVP, becoming the first player in league history to win the award in two consecutive seasons.

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How Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could face-off in WC quarterfinals How Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could face-off in WC quarterfinals

Take a look at the potential fixtures of the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals including Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal facing Lionel Messi's Argentina.

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
Full Standings

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