VIDEO. Argentina and Brazil lost. The 2026 World Cup qualifying matches created huge sensations

On the night of November 17, matches of the 5th round of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup were played in the South American zone, which immediately produced several sensational results.

In particular, the main favorites of the qualifying round and the upcoming World Cup - Brazil and Argentina - quite unexpectedly lost their matches.

A double by Luis Duas from Colombia upset the Brazilian team in a home match (2:1).

At the same time, Uruguay beat Argentina on the road, in which Lionel Messi played the entire match. The meeting also ended with a score of 2:0.

Despite the defeat, the Argentines remained at the top of the standings and are now 2 points ahead of second-place Uruguay. At the same time, Brazil has five points less and is in fifth place.

2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Bolivia – Peru – 2:0
Goals: Vaca 20, 87.

Venezuela – Ecuador – 0:0

Argentina – Uruguay – 0:2
Goals: Araujo 41, Nunez 87.

Colombia – Brazil – 2:1
Goals: L. Diaz, 74, 79 – Martinelli, 8.

Chile – Paraguay – 0:0