Brazil National Team Rankings: 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

The Brazilian national team’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup is becoming increasingly exciting. After the 12th round of the South American qualifiers, the standings have seen some changes, with the Brazilian team currently in 5th place. According to the current standings, the top six teams will secure direct spots for the World Cup, while the seventh-placed team will have a chance to compete in a playoff. The bottom three teams in the table will miss out on the World Cup.

Current Standings of the South American Qualifiers

After the 12th round of the qualifiers, the national teams’ standings are as follows:

1. Argentina: 25 points

2. Uruguay: 20 points

3. Ecuador: 19 points

4. Colombia: 19 points

5. Brazil: 18 points

6. Paraguay: 17 points

7. Bolivia: 13 points

8. Venezuela: 12 points

9. Chile: 9 points

10. Peru: 7 points

The Brazilian national team remains in contention, but now occupies the 5th position, while the Argentina continues to lead. The Ecuador, after defeating the Colombia, climbed to 3rd place, and the Brazilian team saw its position drop. The top six teams will secure direct qualification for the World Cup 2026, while the 7th place team will play in the global playoff.

Results of the 12th Round of Qualifiers

The 12th round had a significant impact on the standings, with several highlight matches. Below are the complete results:

• Bolivia 2-2 Chile (at 17:00, Brasília time)

• Colombia 0-1 Ecuador (at 20:00, Brasília time)

• Argentina 1-0 Peru (at 21:00, Brasília time)

• Chile 4-2 Venezuela (at 21:00, Brasília time)

• Brazil 1-1 Uruguay (at 21:45, Brasília time)

The match between Brazil and Uruguay ended in a 1-1 draw, which caused the Brazilian national team to lose the chance to climb the standings. The Argentina defeated Peru and maintained their lead, while the Ecuador overcame the Colombia and climbed to 3rd place. The Bolivia surpassed the Venezuela, moving up to 7th place.

Upcoming Matches of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

The 13th and 14th rounds of the qualifiers will take place in March 2025. Below are the scheduled matches for these rounds:

13th Round - March 20, 2025

• Uruguay vs Argentina

• Peru vs Bolivia

• Paraguay vs Chile

• Ecuador vs Venezuela

• Brazil vs Colombia

14th Round - March 25, 2025

• Chile vs Ecuador

• Venezuela vs Peru

• Bolivia vs Uruguay

• Colombia vs Paraguay

• Argentina vs Brazil

These matches will be crucial for the Brazilian national team, which must seek victory at all costs to ensure a position among the top six, avoiding any risk of dropping into the playoff zone.

Updated Standings of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

With the 12th round completed, the overall standings are as follows:

1. Argentina: 25 points

2. Uruguay: 20 points

3. Ecuador: 19 points (goal difference +7)

4. Colombia: 19 points (goal difference +5)

5. Brazil: 18 points (goal difference +6)

6. Paraguay: 17 points

7. Bolivia: 13 points

8. Venezuela: 12 points

9. Chile: 9 points

10. Peru: 7 points

The Brazilian national team finds itself in a delicate position on the table and, to secure a place among the six qualified teams, must focus on its upcoming matches. The Brazilian national team will face Colombia and other strong teams, and any slip-up could directly affect their qualification. The classic match against Argentina, scheduled for March 2025, promises to be a decisive game for the Brazilian national team, which must go all out to secure its direct spot in the 2026 World Cup.

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