CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying

With just a few months to go before the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi seemed to suffer a major setback with Argentina, as Cristian Romero appeared to have picked up a serious injury. However, he has received an injury update that gives him hope of making it to the anticipated tournament. After shining in the CONMEBOL Qualifiers, Argentina stand out as one of the national teams favored to win the 2026 World Cup, aiming for their second consecutive title. However, Lionel Messi seemed to suffer a major setback, as Cristian Romero went off injured in tears in Tottenham Hotspur’s latest match. Despite this, the Argentinean defender’s injury extent has reportedly been revealed, keeping his hopes of reaching the anticipated tournament alive. According to Martín Arevalo, covering ESPN Argentina, Tottenham Hotspur star Cristian Romero has been diagnosed with a knee injury, leaving him out for 5–8 weeks. Moreover, Gastón Edul, specialist covering Argentina national team, reports that he does not have collateral ligament tear, avoiding surgery. Nonetheless, the defender will not play with the English team this season, leaving them in a sensitive spot. CUTI OUT VARIAS SEMANAS @CutiRomero2 tiene una lesión en la rodilla que le demandará entre 5 y 8 semanas de recuperación. Dentro de la mala noticia que es que un futbolista se lesione, para la Selección es una buena noticia porque uno de sus mejores jugadores llega al Mundial. pic.twitter.com/U4SM4Czdoy — Martin Arevalo (@arevalo_martin) April 13, 2026 As a defensive cornerstone for Lionel Messi’s national team, his potential participation in the anticipated tournament would be a significant boost. Not only was he key to the 2022 World Cup title, but he also remains one of the leaders in the dressing room. However, coach Scaloni will be the one to decide whether to call him up, as his match fitness could become an issue for the opening games of the tournament. Alongside Nicolás Otamendi, Cristian Romero has led a great era for Argentina, winning two Copa América titles and a World Cup with them at the back. In addition, Lisandro Martínez also emerges as a key figure for Lionel Messi’s side, providing stability to the team. For this reason, head coach Scaloni could opt to call him up, aiming to give him minutes so he can reach full fitness, as he is key both on and off the pitch. Cristian Romero of Argentina fights for the ball with Jonathan Osorio of Canada. Cristian Romero’s absence may truly affect Tottenham Hotspur Unlike previous seasons, Tottenham Hotspur are going through the worst moment in their history. After dismissing Ange Postecoglou, Thomas Frank, and Igli Tare, they find themselves fighting to avoid relegation to the EFL Championship. Because of this, Cristian Romero’s absence could prove to be the definitive blow to their season, leaving everything in the hands of Kevin Danso and Micky van de Ven. In case his injury extend is confirmed, Cristian will miss the remainder of the season with his club. With only five matches left, the Argentine may not return in time to help avoid relegation under Roberto De Zerbi. As a result, they will have to place their season in the hands of Kevin Danso and Micky van de Ven, moving closer to the EFL Championship than to staying in the Premier League. Cuti Romero no tiene rotura del ligamento colateral pero tiene una lesión. No necesita operación pero si recuperación. Por lo menos seis semanas. Van a ir evaluando su evolución. No va a jugar más en Tottenham en esta temporada. pic.twitter.com/Oji1tSrCul — Gastón Edul (@gastonedul) April 13, 2026

Documento clave para la planificación médica y la respuesta sanitaria en competiciones. Incluye centros hospitalarios recomendados para clubes, selecciones y delegaciones. La Comisión Médica de la CONMEBOL presenta la Guía de Hospitales de Referencia para Competiciones CONMEBOL 2026, un documento elaborado con el objetivo de brindar a clubes, selecciones, delegaciones y oficiales información actualizada sobre los centros médicos recomendados para la atención y asistencia hospitalaria durante el desarrollo de los torneos. Esta guía constituye una herramienta fundamental para fortalecer la planificación médica y la respuesta sanitaria en cada competición, reafirmando el compromiso de la CONMEBOL con la protección de la salud, la seguridad de los protagonistas y la excelencia en la organización de sus eventos deportivos. El proyecto ha sido promovido por el Dr. Osvaldo Pangrazio, presidente de la Comisión Médica, y el Dr. Edilson Schwansee Thiele, oficial médico de la CONMEBOL y coordinador de la iniciativa. Enlace para descargar el documento, AQUÍ. CONMEBOL.com

When it comes to big stages, this continent is always well represented by historic national teams such as Brazil, Argentina or Uruguay… but this time, there seems to be room for surprises. Over the last few years, the CONMEBOL campaign for the World Cup has been very competitive. In fact, four of the six… The post South America: The Place of the Dark Horses for the 2026 World Cup first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

La Confederación Sudamericana de Futbol convoca a “LICITACIÓN PARA LA PROVISIÓN DE MATERIALES DEPORTIVOS PARA LA FIESTA CONMEBOL EVOLUCIÓN - EDICIONES 2026 Y 2027”. Las ofertas deberán ser enviadas a la dirección de correo electrónico [email protected] , únicamente con el asunto “LICITACIÓN PARA LA PROVISIÓN DE MATERIALES DEPORTIVOS PARA LA FIESTA CONMEBOL EVOLUCIÓN EDICIONES 2026 Y 2027”. Las ofertas no se aceptarán bajo ningún concepto en formato físico ni carpetas en las oficinas de la CONMEBOL. Plazos del concurso: (Especificados en la hora oficial de Paraguay). Lanzamiento del Pliego: martes, 7 de abril b. Inscripción a la Licitación (enviando un e-mail a la dirección [email protected] identificando su razón social y adjuntando su número de identificación fiscal): lunes, 13 de abril. Recepción de Dudas y Preguntas: martes, 14 de abril hasta las 23:59 h. Respuestas CONMEBOL: jueves, 16 de abril hasta las 23:59 h. Presentación de muestras: martes, 28 de abril hasta las 17:30 h. Presentación de Ofertas: miércoles, 29 de abril hasta las 23:59 h. Adjudicación: dentro de los 30 días posteriores a la recepción de ofertas. Todas las comunicaciones referentes a la Licitación deberán ser enviadas a la dirección [email protected], sin copia a ningún otro correo de la CONMEBOL. Todos los emails al ser enviados por el oferente deberán contar con el asunto “LICITACIÓN PARA LA PROVISIÓN DE MATERIALES DEPORTIVOS PARA LA FIESTA CONMEBOL EVOLUCIÓN EDICIONES 2026 Y 2027” Obs: Favor adjuntar solo el documento (Pliego). No incluir ninguna otra documentación a este llamado. Pliego de Bases y Condiciones.

La Confederación Sudamericana de Futbol convoca a “LICITACIÓN PARA LA PROVISIÓN DE INDUMENTARIAS PARA LA FIESTA CONMEBOL EVOLUCIÓN - EDICIONES 2026 Y 2027” Las ofertas deberán ser enviadas a la dirección de correo electrónico [email protected] , únicamente con el asunto “LICITACIÓN PARA LA PROVISIÓN DE INDUMENTARIAS PARA LA FIESTA CONMEBOL EVOLUCIÓN EDICIONES 2026 Y 2027”. Las ofertas no se aceptarán bajo ningún concepto en formato físico ni carpetas en las oficinas de la CONMEBOL. Plazos del concurso: (Especificados en la hora oficial de Paraguay). Lanzamiento del Pliego: martes, 7 de abril. a. Inscripción a la Licitación (enviando un e-mail a la dirección [email protected] identificando su razón social y adjuntando su número de identificación fiscal): lunes, 13 de abril. Recepción de Dudas y Preguntas: martes, 14 de abril hasta las 23:59 h. Respuestas CONMEBOL: viernes, 16 de abril hasta las 23:59 h. Presentación de muestras: martes, 28 de abril hasta las 17:30 h. Presentación de Ofertas: miércoles, 29 de abril hasta las 23:59 h. Adjudicación: dentro de los 30 días posteriores a la recepción de ofertas. Todas las comunicaciones referentes a la Licitación deberán ser enviadas a la dirección [email protected], sin copia a ningún otro correo de la CONMEBOL. Todos los emails al ser enviados por el oferente deberán contar con el asunto “LICITACIÓN PARA LA PROVISIÓN DE INDUMENTARIAS PARA LA FIESTA CONMEBOL EVOLUCIÓN EDICIONES 2026 Y 2027”. Obs: Favor adjuntar solo el documento (Pliego). No incluir ninguna otra documentación a este llamado. Pliego de Bases y Condiciones.

Rojas, the host of Guarani Vision, THE English-language podcast about the Paraguay men's national team, joins us to talk about Paraguay's wildly successful qualifying campaign in Conmebol, a little about the Guarani, nights at the Defensores del Chaco, the intensity of that friendly in November, and much more.

Domínguez Extends CONMEBOL Tenure as South America Prepares for Major World Cups riotimesonline.com

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are joined by FOX Sports Insider Doug McIntyre to break down which USMNT players could (or should) be on the move this summer. From Matt Turner’s limited minutes to Gio Reyna’s stalled momentum and Johnny Cardoso’s Atletico Madrid links — the guys dig into who needs a fresh start ahead of the 2026 World Cup. They also dive into the USMNT Training Camp roster updates. Walker Zimmerman, Nathan Harriel, and Paxten Aaronson will join the squad, as Folarin Balogun and others step out due to injuries. Is it still “Title or Bust” for the United States, or have the expectations shifted? The show continues with a look around the global game. The Nations League Final Four is set with Germany facing Portugal and Spain taking on France, while South America gets heated in CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying. On the women’s side, the USWNT rolled past China in a 3–0 win led by Catarina Macario and Sam Coffey, with another friendly coming up against Jamaica.Mosse breaks down the latest club results, including PSG and Cruz Azul’s domination in their respective continental titles matches. Back stateside, LAFC clinched a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup with a comeback win over Club América. Messi put on a clinic in the MLS as Inter Miami crushed the Crew, LA Galaxy snapped a 17-match winless streak, and D.C. United pulled off a big road upset over Cincinnati. Listeners chime in during #AskAlexi, with questions about Alexi’s coaching aspirations and 1994 hairstyle promises. To wrap the pod, Alexi shares a surprise with Mosse from his weekend event with USSF. Intro (0:00) Doug McIntyre Joins the Pod: Transfer News & Gold Cup Preview (6:21) International Window Preview (26:04) USWNT 3-0 Win (33:30) UCL & CCC Final Recap (35:01) Messi Brace & Galaxy Winless Streak Ends (51:45) #AskAlexi (56:26) One for the Road (1:00:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Tom Williams on that most blessed of occasions - international week. Thomas Tuchel gets ready for his first game as England manager in World Cup qualifying and we’re all very impressed with how he’s handled the media so far. The Nations League quarter-finals see Germany win in Italy and Croatia overcome France thanks to another ridiculously good Luke Modric performance. Belgium lose a 4th game in a row in what was Rudi Garcia’s 4th match in charge. Which makes us wonder why French managers aren’t coaching at elite club level anymore? Brazil leap up the table in CONMEBOL qualifying thanks to a dramatic late win over Colombia. Plus trademark celebrations, CONCACAF Nations League drama and Quenda we get to see Chelsea’s new signing? Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Tuchel making a good impression (02.00) • PART 2a: Netherlands 2-2 Spain & Denmark 1-0 Portugal (13.00) • PART 2b: Italy 1-2 Germany (18.00) • PART 2c: Croatia 2-0 France (21.00) • PART 2d: Chelsea sign Geovany Quenda (26.00) • PART 2e: Elsewhere in the Nations League (30.00) • PART 3a: Brazil 2-1 Colombia (37.00) • PART 3b: Nations League dismay for USA & Canada (44.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An exciting international window is upon us with CONCACAF and UEFA Nations League matches & CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse previewed USMNT’s match against Panama in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinal. Alexi unveiled his predictions for the starting lineup. Most of the players called up for Pochettino’s squad were in club action this weekend. Christian Pulisic helped AC Milan to a comeback win with his 15th goal of the season. Jedi Robinson and Fulham edged Tottenham and jumped up to 8th in the Premier League standings. Although Haji Wright will miss USMNT action, he recorded his first English soccer hat-trick with Coventry City. Back stateside, Messi was back on the pitch with Inter Miami scoring in back-to-back matches. However, he will be unavailable for Argentina’s CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying matches. The squad is set to take on Uruguay and Brazil. (5:16) To wrap the show, the guys discuss international kits, play-by-play announcing, and facing Niall Quinn from the Republic of Ireland. (39:53) USMNT vs Panama preview (5:16) USMNT Abroad recap (13:47) Newcastle celebrates in Carabao Cup Final (20:00) CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying: No Messi (30:31) UEFA Nations League (35:28) #AskAlexi (39:53) One for the Road: Facing Niall Quinn (48:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back to break down a full slate of soccer action. The CONCACAF Nations League Semifinals are set. The final four teams of USA, Panama, Canada, and Mexico will face off at SoFi Stadium on March 20th. The CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers wrapped up for the year with Argentina finishing atop the standings. In Lionel Messi’s last game of 2024, he had a beautiful assist to Lautaro Martinez to take down Peru. Emma Hayes also released the USWNT roster for their European Tour. They will be without a few big names including Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, and Mallory Swanson. Staying in Europe, four Americans will face off in Serie A this weekend. Tim Weah and Weston McKennie versus Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah will be a match you cannot miss. (7:30) Alexi and Mosse answer a few #AskAlexi questions on the future of St. Louis City Park and USA/MLS chants. To wrap the show the guys discuss Christian Pulisic's emergence into Captain America. (44:36) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and special guest Stu Holden are fired up after the USMNT surpass Jamaica and advance to the CONCACAF Nations League Semifinals. The guys instantly react to the match and break down Tim Weah’s return and Christian Pulisic’s brace. They also dive into the UEFA Nations League and CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying action. (1:58) To wrap the show, Alexi, Mosse, and Stu discuss the quality of playing surfaces, Pepi’s next move, and earning back the support of USMNT’s fanbase. (37:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse instantly react to the USMNT’s 1-0 win over Jamaica in the CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinals. Ricardo Pepi recorded his 12th goal for the national team on an assist from Christian Pulisic. The two squads will face off again on Monday in St. Louis for the second leg. Also this week, the UEFA Nations League and CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying continue. (1:37) To wrap the show, Alexi and Mosse discuss Ronaldo and Harry Kane firing off on players skipping out on international duty. (23:23) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse instantly react to the USMNT’s 2-0 loss to Mexico in Guadalajara. Pochettino’s first loss as the USMNT head coach comes to our rivals and the squad ends the October window 1-1. The USMNT look ahead to the November window where the CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinals will kick off. The guys also broke down Canada’s 2-1 win over Panama and Lionel Messi’s spectacular performance against Bolivia in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The wait is over, Mauricio Pochettino’s first match is here! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse preview the USMNT’s revenge game against Panama and take their picks on Pochettino’s starting 11. They also discuss Pochettino’s training camp and his thoughts on the competitive level of MLS. Other international games this window include the CONCACAF Nations League, UEFA Nations League, and CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying. (7:30) To wrap the show, the guys answer questions on Alexi’s MVP criteria, Gregg Berhalter coaching the Chicago Fire, and Canada & Michigan cheating scandals. Alexi also shares his own revenge game from the 90s, when USMNT and England battled it out. (36:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a bad stretch for the Brazilian national team, having lost three in a row and fall to sixth place in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying. I mean this news only gets worse--star forward Neymar Jr. will miss next summer's 2024 Copa America scheduled for American shores. Brazilian sensation The Al-Hilal forward has been out with a knee injury since September of 2023, and team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar commented on Neymar's recovery while the knock takes about nine months to recover from. In an interview with Radio 98 FM, Lasmar says: “It's too soon now; from one extreme to another is wrong. Why would we hurry things and risk unnecessary harm? We hope that he can return as early as the beginning of next season (August) in Europe." Given the ligament damage Neymar suffered and his own injury history, it's difficult to force a 31-year-old back into action as soon he becomes available. It doesn't help matters that Brazil have been struggling without him in successive World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru either. This news increases the pressure on Real Madrid`s Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, two players who Brazil will have to depend upon in future when Neymar finally hangs his cleats up. Their latest blow still has them coached by the interim manager Fernando Diniz, who also happens to be head coach of Brazilian club Fluminense. With no competitive matches before June 2024-a date set only on May 7 this year when they lost their first international match since October in a World Cup warm-up against Panama), there may not even have time The Neymar era is over: If Brazil is to avoid wasting another generation of talent, the 2026 World Cup must be planned without star-struck Al-Hilal. It would be foolish to count on the old Selecao attacker, who is now just a physical wreck. Brazil's 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to Uruguay offered a depressingly familiar sight of Neymar being carted off the pitch in tears. Al-Hilal later announced that the 31 year old had sustained a tear to his anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his knee, penciling him for surgery. Thankfully Neymar's operation went well, but there is still a long period of rehabilitation ahead. The seasoned striker is unlikely to return to action in Saudi Pro League this term, and experts believe he has no chance of making Brazil's squad for the 2024 Copa America starting June 20. So worries about his physical condition led Paris Saint-Germain to sell Neymar in the summer. He found the back of the net 118 times in his 178 games for Le Parc, winning five Ligue I titles along with three French Cups and one Champions Trophy. But Mbappe also missed more than 60 matches through injury during this time. 🤩 @neymarjr is happy with the win 🫶🏻#AlHilal 💙 pic.twitter.com/4yZd72RMRR — AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) November 3, 2023 With that dismal fitness record, Fernando Diniz still insists that Neymar has an important role to play for Brazil in the next few years. Speaking at a press conference last week, the interim Selecao boss said: "We hope he makes speedy recovery and gets back into action better than ever." " I believe that he has still not written his most beautiful pages. This incident hasn't made it impossible, just more difficult; but using this injury as a springboard to come back tougher will make him even stronger." When the next World Cup swings around in Canada, Mexico and the United States, Neymar will be 34. That exquisite trophy of solid gold is one missing from an otherwise gleaming CV, and Brazil won't be able to hold high their sixth world crown if Scolari remains in his starting XI by then. If Brazil were lacking in attacking firepower, it would make sense to help create an atmosphere conducive for Neymar's international career. Unfortunately they are enjoying a golden age of strikers at the moment and have more young talent than even the most wildly optimistic minds can imagine. The full potential of the former Barcelona superstar will never be realized, but plenty others promise success where he failed. It's time for a cold-blooded choice to stay or go. Brazil is still far from leaving the past behind, but continously holding on to an iconic figure whose time has clearly passed can only hamper their chances of becoming world's best team again. Neymar has contributed so much to his country, and he boasts an incredible return in international football of 79 goals from 128. He netted the fastest ever goal by a Brazilian, and in doing so passed Pele to become Selecao all-time top scorer with 74 (it should be enough just for that reason alone -- he's already mentioned as one of the great legends). For one thing, glory in the World Cup and Copa America has proved elusive for Neymar. But he hasn't slacked off either bit around here! At these big tournaments he has netted 13 times and eight assists from a total of 25 outings. Some of the recollections from those performances will live forever. His goal in Brazil's World Cup quarter-final against Croatia in 2014 is not only one of the great ones on that stage but also goes down as a second masterpiece among his own creations. Since the time he first appeared on our screens against America's as an 18-year old way back in November, 2010 Brazilian fans have been blessed to see Neymar do so many things that make you feel good. If you were to turn and run, they would cheer. Even so, Neymar has been a good servant-he doesn't want to risk damaging the legacy that his willpower and determination have helped him earn for Brazilian football by continuing make himself available. The time is ripe for Neymar to put an end to his Brazil career and give way for a new generation capable of greater achievement than any team he has been involved with previously.

It's an international break but we don't take no breaks on The Cooligans! We chat about World Cup qualifying in CONMEBOL & CONCACAF, and then we chat with one of our childhood heroes, Fernando Fiore! Fernando was a staple at Univision for years and is now part of the FuboTV family! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two guests for the price of one podcast today! Larry Nance Jr. of the Cleveland Cavaliers joins us to talk about his favorite soccer team, Chelsea! We chat about the Champions League Final, LeBron James owning Liverpool, and who is the best FIFA player in the NBA. As if that was not enough, we will then be talking to Gilberto Silva. Brazilian World Cup winner and Arsenal invincible! Gilberto is now our co-worker at fuboTV and we'll chat with him about the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers which are exclusively broadcast on fuboTV! Have a listen and share this podcast with your friends! Sponsored by: Live Breathe Futbol // Pick up a pair of their highly acclaimed Turbo Shorts at www.livebreathefutbol.com and use the promo code GULLIEST for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices