Less and less until the start of the South American Qualifiers towards a new World Cup, that of the United States, Mexico and Canada 2026which for the first time will be played in three countries, and which will have the great novelty that 48 teams will play instead of 32.
More news from the Argentine National Team ahead of the Qualifiers:
That is why, after what was the World Cup in Qatar where the Argentine team led by Lionel Scaloni and commanded by Lionel Messi became champion, Conmebol decided to take action on the matter regarding the number of teams that will qualify for the great contest.
Although it was believed that the format could be modified to classify, the resolution was to keep everything the same and increase two quotas among those who will represent the confederation in the World Cup.
Six countries will go directly to the World Cup, while a selection will be present in the playoffs. Only three teams will run out of chances to be in Qatar, so we can see seven countries of South America.
The task seems to be simplified for the giants of the continent, but promises to be a tough battle between those who usually fight for the last places in the World Cup. It is worth remembering that the last tie was very close and that everything was defined on the last date.
What would have happened in the last edition? Peru and Colombia would have qualified directly, while Chile would have played the playoffs. Paraguay, Venezuela and Bolivia would have been the teams that were left empty-handed. What will happen by 2026?
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