CONMEBOL 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (South America)

[Forsyth Jones]

Without a doubt Messi is one of the best players in the world and has the best of all achievements, there is no doubt about that, can Messi go to the 2026 World Cup ? Of course he can, he can play even one half and I am sure he will perform, many of us have been told that soccer players Only have their active life as soccer players until they are 30 years old, hence they are useless because they are old, that is a cliché to sell, the living example is a CR7 who can still run much more than a young player of 19-20 years old , it's all mental.

Imagine the waste of talent, until certain years, a professional player retired between 30 and 35 years old, but the generation of Messi and C. Ronaldo proved that this age range doesn't mean that they are old and insignificant, I have the impression that these 2 get better as they get older, Messi won the World Cup at 35 years old, when no one imagined that Argentina would be champion again in World Cups.

[alegotardo]

Imagine the waste of talent, until certain years, a professional player retired between 30 and 35 years old, but the generation of Messi and C. Ronaldo proved that this age range doesn't mean that they are old and insignificant, I have the impression that these 2 get better as they get older, Messi won the World Cup at 35 years old, when no one imagined that Argentina would be champion again in World Cups.

Just as people's longevity improves as they age, it's no different in football.

Nowadays, players have a lot of technology at their disposal... many training centers have a medical team and equipments that is much better than some hospitals. The same applies to post-injury treatments... in the past, if a player had a knee problem, he could never play again, but nowadays, they undergo surgery and return to the field after a few months as if they were practically new.

Obviously, health is a serious matter, so the older a player is, the greater the chances of him suffering serious damage, which is why the limits of his body must be respected.

As for Messi, he should certainly participate in the next World Cup. However, I wouldn't dare say the same about CR7.

[Hirose UK]

Uruguay and Brazil are in 3rd and 4th place with the same points and for the next match Brazil will face Venezuela and Uruguay will face Colombia, clearly this is an advantage for Brazil to be able to shift Uruguay by successfully getting full points when defeating Venezuela.
Colombia is tough opponent for Uruguay and it is likely that this match will only end in draw and they each only share 1 point, but if Uruguay does not play well then there is chance for Colombia to win like in their match at the last Copa America.

[Forsyth Jones]

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Brazil was lucky to have Venezuela as their next opponent. It's practically a gift with a guaranteed victory, but even so, considering the team's current form, I'm still worried that they can't afford to lose now.

I believe that Colombia will end up winning, as it's another opponent that could become a favorite for the World Cup.

[virasog]

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Brazil was lucky to have Venezuela as their next opponent. It's practically a gift with a guaranteed victory, but even so, considering the team's current form, I'm still worried that they can't afford to lose now.

I believe that Colombia will end up winning, as it's another opponent that could become a favorite for the World Cup.

Brazil is at the 4th spot in this FIFA World Cup qualification, and they have tough competition with Argentina, Colombia and Uruguay. However this time the top 6 team from CONMEBOL standings will be able to qualify for the World Cup, there is no chance for Brazil to not finish in the top 6. This time the World Cup spots are increased

Each time has to play 18 matches and almost all the team have played their 8 or 9 matches. However, Brazil have lost four of their nine matches is a big concern for them as it is not only about qualifying for the world cup but they should have good form to compete in that World Cup too.

[LUCKMCFLY]

But they whether Ronaldo or Messi, after the 2026 World Cup will only be legends, I just want to see them meet later at the World Cup 2026 and it will definitely be very interesting.

I think the same too, in fact I only hope that Messi manages to stay in Argentina and play, and I am glad that the Argentina vs Portugal clash takes place, it would be the best, because they will be the two titans of world football, even so Haaland or Mbappé are having the best moment, even Vinicius, I think they cannot come close to these guys, with respect to the preparation of Messi and CR7, CR7 has a lot of advantage in performance, he does a lot more and that is what makes Portugal continue to choose him to play, and the better he does in the Saudi League ,the more minutes he will earn in his national team.

[Pumared]

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Brazil was lucky to have Venezuela as their next opponent. It's practically a gift with a guaranteed victory, but even so, considering the team's current form, I'm still worried that they can't afford to lose now.

I believe that Colombia will end up winning, as it's another opponent that could become a favorite for the World Cup.

Brazil needing a point to calm down and out of nowhere Venezuela becomes the German team, it would be a great story and I wouldn't be surprised. They didn't convince, they just got lucky against weak teams. They can't hold their own. But, in this situation, can Neymar be selected? I don't know the rules, but I don't think so.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Currently, the Middle East is more competitive than any other region and I say that in the best possible way, because many of the teams that will go to the World Cup will have their players from there. It is no longer the time when all the good players are in Europe.

Well, I have seen that they have had a very good reception in terms of the most famous players and this has made the players from the Middle East learn the technique of the players who come from Europe, making them prepare even better. It would also be significant if more players From South America, such as the Brazilians, went to this league because the feedback would be even more complete. So the project they have in the Middle East is very good, the vision is undoubtedly the best , and I have seen a higher level in the Saudi League than in Ligue 1 , and that even some PL teams , in fact, have played each other in friendlies, and they have nothing to do with friendlies, so I do consider the improvement they have had.

[Pumared]

Currently, the Middle East is more competitive than any other region and I say that in the best possible way, because many of the teams that will go to the World Cup will have their players from there. It is no longer the time when all the good players are in Europe.

Well, I have seen that they have had a very good reception in terms of the most famous players and this has made the players from the Middle East learn the technique of the players who come from Europe, making them prepare even better. It would also be significant if more players From South America, such as the Brazilians, went to this league because the feedback would be even more complete. So the project they have in the Middle East is very good, the vision is undoubtedly the best , and I have seen a higher level in the Saudi League than in Ligue 1 , and that even some PL teams , in fact, have played each other in friendlies, and they have nothing to do with friendlies, so I do consider the improvement they have had.

Yes, not having so many Brazilians in the Middle East ends up being bad because we won't have some of the experience from the championship there. But the players who have the opportunity to go there will have a good experience. What are the prospects for Brazil's next games? Will we advance to the next phase? What do you think?

[LUCKMCFLY]

Yes, not having so many Brazilians in the Middle East ends up being bad because we won't have some of the experience from the championship there. But the players who have the opportunity to go there will have a good experience. What are the prospects for Brazil's next games? Will we advance to the next phase? What do you think?

Without a doubt Brazil will continue to advance, but I was surprised that they did not call up Ney for their next game against Venezuela, which has one of the biggest absences due to an accumulation of cards, which is Soteldo, who played for the Brasileirao and is having a big fight, it is an important loss for Venezuela, Basil for his part comes with his whole good squad, but as I said before, they made a big mistake, not calling up Ney, I am a fan of Brazil, but Ney is the player who most represents Brazilian football for me, for his way of playing, for his beautiful game, for everything, but undoubtedly if Basil does not win, at least he will draw, but I see it difficult to lose.

[Slow death]

Yes, not having so many Brazilians in the Middle East ends up being bad because we won't have some of the experience from the championship there. But the players who have the opportunity to go there will have a good experience. What are the prospects for Brazil's next games? Will we advance to the next phase? What do you think?

Without a doubt Brazil will continue to advance, but I was surprised that they did not call up Ney for their next game against Venezuela, which has one of the biggest absences due to an accumulation of cards, which is Soteldo, who played for the Brasileirao and is having a big fight, it is an important loss for Venezuela, Basil for his part comes with his whole good squad, but as I said before, they made a big mistake, not calling up Ney, I am a fan of Brazil, but Ney is the player who most represents Brazilian football for me, for his way of playing, for his beautiful game, for everything, but undoubtedly if Basil does not win, at least he will draw, but I see it difficult to lose.

Neymar had recovered from injury after 1 year without playing, but during Al Hilal's last game he got injured again:

Neymar injury: Brazil star says just cramp after ACL return

source: https://www.espn.com/football/story/_/id/42205535/neymar-injury-brazil-star-says-just-cramp-acl-return

Since Neymar left Barcelona, ​​he has not been able to play regularly and the situation became worse when he went to PSG, where he was constantly injured. It is strange that even with an injury he was involved in controversies, and he left PSG for the Saudi league and did not play at all in the Saudi league. Now that we thought he would be cured and would play, he gets injured again. Maybe it is time for him to retire because I honestly do not see him being able to play and, above all, I do not see him playing for the national team anymore.

Now speaking about the Brazilian national team, in my opinion it is time for the national coach to start forgetting about the players from big teams and only put in players who are playing well. Look at Endrick's case, he was not called up for the national team, if he had stayed at Palmeiras, he would have done better. But I also think that the coach should not give Vinicius Jr. too many minutes because he has not been able to score goals regularly for the national team.

[Pumared]

Yes, not having so many Brazilians in the Middle East ends up being bad because we won't have some of the experience from the championship there. But the players who have the opportunity to go there will have a good experience. What are the prospects for Brazil's next games? Will we advance to the next phase? What do you think?

Without a doubt Brazil will continue to advance, but I was surprised that they did not call up Ney for their next game against Venezuela, which has one of the biggest absences due to an accumulation of cards, which is Soteldo, who played for the Brasileirao and is having a big fight, it is an important loss for Venezuela, Basil for his part comes with his whole good squad, but as I said before, they made a big mistake, not calling up Ney, I am a fan of Brazil, but Ney is the player who most represents Brazilian football for me, for his way of playing, for his beautiful game, for everything, but undoubtedly if Basil does not win, at least he will draw, but I see it difficult to lose.

He's not ready yet, but I would definitely call him up, even if it was to be on the bench or to be looked after by the national team's doctors or one from the club itself. He's a key player in this team right now, the other players feel better playing with him and they need the leadership that only Neymar has.

[darbitmobilerecovery]

What a boring quailifeirs are this one for me, with 7 teams going into the world cup you ahve to be pretty bad to no achieve a position in it. For sure most of the big teams are gonna be in and for that they play not in full gas.

[rdluffy]

Since Neymar left Barcelona, ​​he has not been able to play regularly and the situation became worse when he went to PSG, where he was constantly injured. It is strange that even with an injury he was involved in controversies, and he left PSG for the Saudi league and did not play at all in the Saudi league. Now that we thought he would be cured and would play, he gets injured again. Maybe it is time for him to retire because I honestly do not see him being able to play and, above all, I do not see him playing for the national team anymore.

Now speaking about the Brazilian national team, in my opinion it is time for the national coach to start forgetting about the players from big teams and only put in players who are playing well. Look at Endrick's case, he was not called up for the national team, if he had stayed at Palmeiras, he would have done better. But I also think that the coach should not give Vinicius Jr. too many minutes because he has not been able to score goals regularly for the national team.

I'll be realistic here, maybe it's time to Brazil and CBF talk about Neymar and the possible (or not) participation in next World Cup 2026, maybe Vinicius Jr can be the guy to do the similar style to play as Neymar
It's quite worrying how many injuries Neymar has suffered during his career, and it's safe to say that he hardly played at all in Saudi Arabia
There are already rumors that he's going to return to Brazil and play for Santos

This is Brazil's squad for the matches on November 14 and 19


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[Pumared]

What a boring quailifeirs are this one for me, with 7 teams going into the world cup you ahve to be pretty bad to no achieve a position in it. For sure most of the big teams are gonna be in and for that they play not in full gas.

That's exactly why the shame will be greater for the big teams that don't make it. In Brazil's current situation, for example, I simply don't say that they're qualified with their current game. But if things continue like this, they'll be left out and that would spark huge fury among the fans.

[Hirose UK]

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Brazil was lucky to have Venezuela as their next opponent. It's practically a gift with a guaranteed victory, but even so, considering the team's current form, I'm still worried that they can't afford to lose now.

I believe that Colombia will end up winning, as it's another opponent that could become a favorite for the World Cup.

I sure Brazil will win even though they play away, if we look at the results of the match in the Brazil vs Venezuela meeting we can see that Brazil has more wins even though in the last match at the third meeting for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers showed 1 - 1 draw.
Moreover, Brazil has no problems with its players and only Rodrygo was injured in the Real Madrid vs Osasuna match but I think even without Rodrygo Brazil is still safe, they have perfect squad and of course this will make Brazil game superior to Venezuela and I see the odds given by the bookies for Venezuela @5.80 and Brazil has @1.57.
For some other match taking Argentina with @1.72 and also Ecuador @1.18 to be multi bet is good choice.

[criptoevangelista]

Since Neymar left Barcelona, ​​he has not been able to play regularly and the situation became worse when he went to PSG, where he was constantly injured. It is strange that even with an injury he was involved in controversies, and he left PSG for the Saudi league and did not play at all in the Saudi league. Now that we thought he would be cured and would play, he gets injured again. Maybe it is time for him to retire because I honestly do not see him being able to play and, above all, I do not see him playing for the national team anymore.

Now speaking about the Brazilian national team, in my opinion it is time for the national coach to start forgetting about the players from big teams and only put in players who are playing well. Look at Endrick's case, he was not called up for the national team, if he had stayed at Palmeiras, he would have done better. But I also think that the coach should not give Vinicius Jr. too many minutes because he has not been able to score goals regularly for the national team.

I'll be realistic here, maybe it's time to Brazil and CBF talk about Neymar and the possible (or not) participation in next World Cup 2026, maybe Vinicius Jr can be the guy to do the similar style to play as Neymar
It's quite worrying how many injuries Neymar has suffered during his career, and it's safe to say that he hardly played at all in Saudi Arabia
There are already rumors that he's going to return to Brazil and play for Santos

This is Brazil's squad for the matches on November 14 and 19


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This current Brazilian team squad gives me goosebumps, when I see this list it's discouraging, it's sad to see that these current players are the best we have, I've seen great Brazilian teams, teams that scared the opponent, I saw Romário, I saw Ronaldo,  was a machine and victory was certain... Nowadays the current brazilian team has difficulties against anyone.

[Pumared]

Brazil's next two games are against Venezuela and Uruguay. I believe that Uruguay will be the most difficult. They need to take advantage of the game against Venezuela and use it to cheer up and boost the team's morale. I believe that Vini Jr. is not in a good moment abroad and this will reflect on the national team. But all the Real Madrid players who are on the national team will certainly not be in good shape to play.

[darbitmobilerecovery]

Brazil's next two games are against Venezuela and Uruguay. I believe that Uruguay will be the most difficult. They need to take advantage of the game against Venezuela and use it to cheer up and boost the team's morale. I believe that Vini Jr. is not in a good moment abroad and this will reflect on the national team. But all the Real Madrid players who are on the national team will certainly not be in good shape to play.

Yes but remember this Uruguay is not the same as a few months, since the Bielsa scandal explodes by a Suarez declaration the team doesnt look the same.

Im gonna avoid to bet on qualifiers and i try always to avoid to bet on national teams.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Now speaking about the Brazilian national team, in my opinion it is time for the national coach to start forgetting about the players from big teams and only put in players who are playing well. Look at Endrick's case, he was not called up for the national team, if he had stayed at Palmeiras, he would have done better. But I also think that the coach should not give Vinicius Jr. too many minutes because he has not been able to score goals regularly for the national team.

Well, the case of Brazil is lamentable because of Neymar. In fact, when Neymar came in to play in that match in the Saudi league, I was watching him. He did some great things, good dribbling, some fancy and luxurious things that he does, but then he was injured. The truth is that I felt very sad because he is one of those players that the Brazilian national team no longer has. The current players are good, but they don't have the essence of those who make the "Jogo bonito" and I have always said that. However, the last time Brazil played, they scored a goal. Brazil remembered to play very precisely when it comes to playing against Venezuela.