The three-time soccer world champion Argentina is certified as the following nation for the 2026 World Cup. Before the sport in opposition to arch-rival Brazil (Wednesday, 1 a.m. CET), the Argentinians had been in a position to stay up for their World Cup ticket as a result of Bolivia didn’t get out of 0-0 within the Estadio Municipal El Alto in opposition to Uruguay.
In the South American qualification group, Argentina is positioned on the prime of the desk with 28 factors from 13 video games and thus turns into a minimum of sixth, which is sufficient for the World Cup qualification. Of ten groups, the highest six are on the World Cup within the USA, Canada and Mexico. Bolivia stays seventh 4 recreation days earlier than the top and would participate within the intercontinental play-offs.
Iran to this point unbeaten and certified
Previously, Iran had secured the ticket for the 2026 World Cup for the 2026 World Cup. In the Asian qualification group A, the workforce of coach Amir Ghalenoei gave a 2: 2 (0: 1) in opposition to Uzbekistan on Tuesday night to participate in a World Cup finals for the fourth time in a row.
Inter Miland’s striker Mehdi Taremi scored a double pack (52./83.) In the Azadi Stadium within the Iranian capital Tehran and thus countered Khojimat Erkinov (16.) and Abbosbek Fayzullaev (53.) for Uzbekistan.
Unbeaten leaders
Iran is subsequently undefeated after eight {qualifications} and leads Group A with 20 factors. The world rating 58. Uzbekistan is simply behind with 17 factors and may proceed to dream of his first World Cup participation.
The Iranians have already been at a World Cup finals within the USA, Canada and Mexico for the sixth time, to this point all the time failed within the group part. Japan and New Zealand had beforehand solved the World Cup ticket. The three hosts are robotically certified for the ultimate spherical (June eleventh to July 19, 2026), and 48 groups for the primary time participate within the World Cup.