In the 5th week of the qualifiers, 5 matches were played.
Argentina hosted Uruguay at La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires.
In the 5th week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American Qualifiers, Argentina lost 2-0 to its host Uruguay. Thus, Uruguay ended the 14-match unbeaten streak of the last World Champion Argentina.
Uruguay managed to win the match 2-0 with goals from Ronald Araujo in the 41st minute and Darwin Nunez in the 87th minute, ending its opponent’s 14-game unbeaten streak.
HE LOST IN BRAZIL
In another prominent match, Colombia fell behind and defeated Brazil 2-1, with Luis Diaz scoring the net in the 75th and 79th minutes. Gabriel Martinelli scored the guest team Brazil’s only goal in the 4th minute.
In other matches, Venezuela and Ecuador; Chile and Paraguay drew 0-0. Bolivia beat its host Peru 2-0.
The teams that complete their group in the top 6 will have the right to directly participate in the World Cup. Argentina continues to lead the group with 12 points.