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CONMEBOL Finalizes Dates and Kickoffs for Final South American World Cup Qualifiers

Simultaneous starts will safeguard fairness in the contest for the final three direct berths plus a playoff spot.

AME5132. BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA), 10/06/2025.- Lionel Messi de Argentina reacciona este martes, durante un partido por las eliminatorias sudamericanas para el Mundial 2026 entre las selecciones de Argentina y Colombia en el estadio Monumental en Buenos Aires (Argentina). EFE/ Adan González
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Overview

  • CONMEBOL has officially scheduled Matchday 17 for September 4 and Matchday 18 for September 9, 2025, with precise start times set for Buenos Aires and Guayaquil.
  • On September 4 Argentina will host Venezuela at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires at 20:30 local time alongside four other fixtures beginning simultaneously.
  • Matchday 18 opens in Guayaquil on September 9 with Ecuador facing Argentina at 20:00 local time before five more decisive matches kick off at 20:30.
  • Argentina, Brazil and Ecuador have already secured their places in the expanded 2026 World Cup, leaving six nations to fight for three direct qualifications and one intercontinental playoff slot.
  • The Argentina–Venezuela match could represent Lionel Messi’s final official home appearance in Argentina, lending emotional weight to a fixture without points at stake.