Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay Qualify for 2026 World Cup
Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay have earned spots in the 2026 World Cup, joining Argentina, Brazil, and Ecuador.
Colombia will play in their seventh World Cup.
In the qualifying matches, Uruguay and Colombia each won 3-0, while Paraguay secured their spot with a draw.
With their wins, Colombia returns to the World Cup after missing the 2022 tournament.
Also, Argentina defeated Venezuela and Brazil won against Chile.
Uruguay, Colombia, and Paraguay qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
Uruguay and Colombia secured wins in the qualifying matches.
Paraguay qualified with a scoreless draw.
Colombia returns to the World Cup after missing the 2022 tournament.
Argentina and Brazil also won their respective matches.
- Who
- Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay
- What
- Qualified for the 2026 World Cup
- When
- Next-to-last round of South American qualifiers
- Where
- Various locations during qualifying matches
- Why
- To compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Qualified Teams
- Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay
- Host Countries
- United States, Mexico, Canada
- Other Qualified Teams
- Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador
- Colombia's World Cup Appearances
- 7
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