Buenos Aires, Sep 10 (V7N) – With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just two years away, the intense qualifying rounds continue, and all eyes are on South America. Powerhouses Argentina and Brazil are preparing to take the field again as part of the Latin American qualifiers. These two global football giants, with legions of passionate supporters, remain key attractions in the race to qualify for the tournament.

Argentina is set to face Colombia at 2:30 PM Bangladesh time, while Brazil will take on Paraguay at 6:30 AM on Wednesday. Both matches will be broadcast live on Bet365.

Argentina faces a challenging task without key players like Lionel Messi, who is sidelined due to injury, and Ángel Di María, who has retired from international football. Despite their absence, Argentina managed a convincing 3-0 victory over Chile in their last outing. Head coach Lionel Scaloni has expressed concern over Colombia, recognising their strength in the qualifiers. "We will play our game, but Colombia is a tough team," Scaloni noted. Argentina currently leads the qualifying table with 6 wins out of 7 matches, maintaining a 4-point gap over second-placed Uruguay.

Colombia, however, remains undefeated in the qualifiers, making them a formidable opponent for Argentina. While Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina have all tasted defeat, Colombia has managed to avoid any losses, adding to their confidence as they face Argentina on home soil.

Meanwhile, Brazil's recent form has been concerning. After a 1-1 draw against Venezuela in October last year, the Seleção have lost three consecutive matches to Uruguay, Colombia, and Argentina. However, they bounced back with a 1-0 win over Ecuador, thanks to a goal from Vinícius Jr. Head coach Darival Júnior has faced criticism for Brazil's lacklustre performances, but he remains focused on securing points rather than playing beautiful football. "I know the Ecuador match lacked beauty, but my priority is to qualify for the World Cup. Points are what matter right now," Darival remarked.

Brazil's upcoming match against Paraguay will be crucial as they look to build momentum. Historically, Brazil has performed well against Paraguay, winning four of their last five encounters. Currently, Brazil sits in fourth place with 10 points from 7 matches, while Paraguay lags in seventh place with only one win.

Both Argentina and Brazil will be keen to secure crucial victories as the qualifiers intensify, inching closer to World Cup 2026.

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