- Arturo Vidal y Paolo Guerrero They return to their choices.
- It will be their final games of the year.
The South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup will take place between 14 and 19 November, with dates 11 and 12.
On November 15, there could be a match between two CONMEBOL Copa América™ histories: at the National Stadium in Lima, Paolo Guerrero (historic scorer and player with the most appearances for Peru in the competition) will be called up at the center and Arturo Vidal (two-time champion of the oldest national team competition in the world) returns to La Roja.
Emiliano Martínez, two-time CONMEBOL Copa América™ champion and voted Best Goalkeeper in the World, will return to Argentina.
All players called up for South American Qualifiers
- Argentina: Emiliano Martínez, Walter Benítez, Gerónimo Rulli (goalkeeper); Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Facundo Medina, Leonardo Balerdi, Nicolás Otamendi, Nehuén Pérez, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico (defenders), Enzo Fernández, Leandro Paredes, Exequiel Palacios, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allo, Enzo Barrenechea, Thiago Almada, Facundo Buonanotte (midfielders), Nicolás Paz, Lionel Messi, Alejandro Garnacho, Julián Álvarez, Lautaro Martínez, Valentín Castellanos (forward).
- Bolivia: Guillermo Viscarra, Rodrigo Banegas, Alejandro Torres (goalkeeper); Luis Haquín, Efrain Morales, Sebastián Álvarez, Marcelo Torrez, Luis Barbosa, Marcelo Suárez, José Sagredo, Diego Medina, Yomar Rocha, Roberto Carlos Fernández, Luis Paz, Gustavo Mendoza (defendants); Héctor Cuéllar, Ervin Vaca, Robson Matheus, Adalid Terrazas, Ramiro Vaca, Miguel Terceros, Gabriel Villamil, Daniel Camacho, Carlos Sejas, Gabriel Sotomayor, Boris Céspedes (advertisers); Lucas Chávez, José Martinez, Enzo Monteiro, Carmelo Algarañaz, César Menacho (on).
- Brazil: Bento, Ederson, Weverton (archers); Danilo, Vanderson, Guilherme Arana, Abner, Éder Militão, Gabriel Magalhães, Marquinhos, Murilo (defenders); André, Andreas Pereira, Bruno Guimarães, Gerson, Lucas Paquetá, Raphinha (midfielders); Estevão, Rodrygo, Luiz Henrique, Igor Jesus, Savinho, Vinicius Júnior (leaders)
- Chile: Brayan Cortés, Vicente Reyes, Lawrence Vigouroux (goalkeeper); Guillermo Maripán, Paulo Díaz, Benjamín Kuscevic, Francisco Sierralta, Fabián Hormazábal, Felipe Loyola, Gabriel Suazo, Marcelo Morales (defendants); Rodrigo Echeverría, Erick Pulgar, Vicente Pizarro, Williams Alarcón, Esteban Pavez, Diego Valdés, Luciano Cabral, Arturo Vidal (posters); Darío Osorio, Alexander Aravena, Maximiliano Guerrero, Lucas Cepeda, Eduardo Vargas, Gonzalo Tapia, Felipe Mora (on).
- Colombia: Álvaro Montero, Camilo Vargas, David Ospina (goalkeeper); Yerry Mina, Carlos Cuesta, Cristian Borja, Davinson Sánchez, Daniel Muñoz, Johan Mojíca, Juan David Cabal, Santiago Arias, Jhon Lucumí (defendants); Gustavo Puerta, James Rodríguez, Jhon Arias, Jorge Carrascal, Juan Camilo Portilla, Juan Fernando Quintero, Kevin Castaño, Matheus Uribe, Sebastián Gómez
- Ecuador: Hernán Galíndez, Gonzalo Valle, Moisés Ramírez (goalkeeper); Piero Hincapié, William Pacho, Félix Torres, Joel Ordóñez, Xavier Arreaga, Jhoanner Chavez, Pervis Estupiñán, Cristian Ramírez, Ángelo Preciado (defenders); Moisés Caicedo, Carlos Gruezo, Alan Franco, Alan Minda, Angel Mena, John Yeboah, Jeremy Sarmiento, Gonzalo Plata, Kendry Páez, Pedro Vite, John Mercado (midfielders), Enner Valencia, Kevin Rodríguez, Leonardo Campana (forwards) .
- Paraguay: Carlos Coronel, Roberto Fernández, Juan Espínola (goalkeeper); Fabián Balbuena, Gustavo Gómez, Omar Alderete, Junior Alonso, Gustavo Velázquez, Saúl Salcedo, Agustín Sández, Juan Cáceres, Santiago Arzamendia (defendants); Matías Galarza, Andrés Cubas, Mathías Villasanti, Damián Bobadilla, Diego Gómez, Alejandro Romero Gamarra (aviators); Ramón Sosa, Miguel Almirón, Julio Enciso, Ángel Romero, Alfio Oviedo, Antonio Sanabria, Alex Arce, Isidro Pitta (on).
- Peru: Pedro Gallese, Carlos Cáceda, Diego Romero, Diego Enríquez (goalkeeper); Carlos Zambrano, Renzo Garcés, Miguel Araujo, Aldo Corzo, Alexander Callens, Luis Abram, Erick Noriega (defenders), Luis Advíncula, Andy Polo, Oliver Sonne, Miguel Trauco, Jorge Murrugarra, Wilder Cartagena, Jesús Castillo, Jean Pierre Archimbaud Calcaterra, Sergio Peña, Piero Quispe (posters); Paolo Guerrero, Gianluca Lapadula, Alex Valera, Edison Flores, José Rivera, Bryan Reyna, Luis Ramos (on)
- Uruguay: Sergio Rochet, Santiago Mele, Franco Israel (goalkeeper); José Luis Rodríguez, Santiago Bueno, Nicolás Marichal, José María Giménez, Juan Rodríguez, Mathías Olivera, Nahitan Nández, Guillermo Varela, Marcelo Saracchi (defendants); Nicolás Fonseca, Federico Valverde, Rodrigo Bentancur, Manuel Ugarte (posters); Darwin Núñez, Cristian Olivera, Rodrigo Aguirre, Facundo Pellistri, Maxi Araújo, Facundo Torres, Luciano Rodríguez, Brian Rodríguez (on)
- Venezuela: Rafael Romo, Alain Baroja, Wuilker Fariñez (goalkeeper); Yordan Osorio, Nahuel Ferraresi, Rubén Ramírez, Christian Makoun, Carlos Vivas, Jon Aramburu, Alexander González, Miguel Navarro, Renné Rivas (defenders); José Martínez, Yangel Herrera, Cristian Cásseres, Tomás Rincón, Telasco Segovia, Bryant Ortega, Jefferson Savarino, Eduard Bello (midfielders), Darwin Machís, Jhon Murillo, Yeferson Soteldo, Kervin Andrade, Salomón Rondón, Eric Ramírez, Jforwards Cádón.
When and where are the South American Qualifiers played?
Date 11
- November 14: Venezuela-Brazil, Maturín Monumental Stadium (Maturín, Venezuela)
- November 14: Paraguay-Argentina, Estadio Consatórios del Chaco (Asunción, Paraguay)
- November 14: Ecuador-Bolivia, Estadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo (Guayaquil, Ecuador)
- November 15: Uruguay-Colombia, Centenario Stadium (Montefís, Uruguay)
- November 15: Peru-Chile, National Stadium (Lima, Peru)
- November 19: Bolivia-Paraguay, El Alto Municipal Stadium (El Alto, Bolivia)
- November 19: Colombia-Ecuador, Roberto Meléndez City Stadium (Barranquilla, Colombia)
- November 19: Argentina-Peru, Stadium and Monuments (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
- November 19: Chile-Venezuela, Julio Martínez Prádanos National Stadium (Santiago, Chile)
- November 19: Brazil-Uruguay, Arena Fonte Nova Stadium (Salvador, Brazil)
Date 12
How do experienced players influence the performance of younger athletes in high-stakes matches?
Time.news Interview: The Return of Legends – An Insight into the Upcoming World Cup Qualifiers
Interviewer (Time.news Editor): Welcome to Time.news, where we delve deep into the stories that shape our world. Today, we have the privilege of speaking with sports analyst and football expert, Dr. Maria Gonzalez. With the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup just around the corner, we’re here to discuss the significance of this event, particularly the return of two iconic players, Arturo Vidal and Paolo Guerrero. Thank you for joining us, Dr. Gonzalez!
Dr. Maria Gonzalez: Thank you for having me! It’s an exciting time in South American football, and I can’t wait to discuss this further.
Interviewer: Let’s dive right in. Arturo Vidal and Paolo Guerrero are making their returns as their national teams prepare for crucial matches. What do these players represent for their respective countries?
Dr. Gonzalez: Arturo Vidal and Paolo Guerrero are more than just athletes; they are symbols of resilience and excellence in South American football. Vidal, with his fierce playing style and contributions to Chile’s significant victories, including two Copa América titles, has often been seen as the heartbeat of the team. On the other hand, Guerrero, as Peru’s all-time leading scorer and most capped player in the Copa América, embodies the spirit of his nation. His return is a moment of pride for Peruvians, especially ahead of such critical qualifiers.
Interviewer: Indeed, and with both players set to feature in their final games of the year during these qualifiers, how might their experience influence the young players on their teams?
Dr. Gonzalez: Experience is invaluable, especially in high-pressure situations like World Cup qualifiers. Both Vidal and Guerrero bring not just skill, but a wealth of knowledge and a winning mentality. Young players often look up to such veterans and can learn about coping with stress, strategizing during crucial moments, and understanding the ebb and flow of a match. Their presence can elevate the team’s performance and instill confidence.
Interviewer: Looking at the qualifiers themselves, can you give us an idea of the significance of these matches in the broader scope of South American football?
Dr. Gonzalez: Absolutely. The South American Qualifiers are intensely competitive and a true test of a team’s mettle. With only a limited number of spots available for the World Cup, every match counts significantly. Winning these games isn’t just about qualifying; it’s about national pride and legacy. The history of Copa América and World Cup success plays heavily on the hearts of these players and fans alike. Additionally, teams are increasingly more competitive, and the presence of stars like Guerrero and Vidal can tip the balance in tight matches.
Interviewer: Additionally, Emiliano Martínez is also making headlines as he returns to the Argentina squad as a two-time Copa América champion. How crucial is the goalkeeper’s role in such high-stakes matches?
Dr. Gonzalez: The goalkeeper’s role is often underestimated, but it can be the difference between victory and defeat. Emiliano Martínez’s return adds a layer of security for Argentina, backed by his recent accolades and performances. A confident keeper not only safeguards the goal but also inspires the defense, leading to better overall team cohesion. When your keeper is on top of his game, it sets a tone of belief and resilience throughout the squad, especially in tense scenarios where every moment counts.
Interviewer: With upcoming matches set between the 14th and 19th of November, what should fans be looking out for in terms of key matchups or storylines?
Dr. Gonzalez: Fans should keep an eye on thrilling matchups like the classic confrontations between arch-rivals, Brazil and Argentina, but also regional clashes like Peru vs. Chile, where Guerrero and Vidal’s histories will add extra spice. The dynamics of these matches will not only involve tactics but emotionally charged moments that stem from decades of rivalry. Look for standout performances from both veterans and emerging stars – every game is a chance to witness history in the making.
Interviewer: Exciting times ahead! As we approach the qualifiers, what key advice would you offer to fans who are gearing up to support their teams?
Dr. Gonzalez: I would tell fans to embrace the emotions that come with these matches. Football is as much about passion as it is about the tactical side. Supporting your team, celebrating the highs, and standing by them during lows makes football a beautiful community experience. Remember, every kickoff is a chance for memories to be crafted—be present, engage with your fellow fans, and celebrate the beautiful game!
Interviewer: Thank you for your insightful perspectives, Dr. Gonzalez. As we look forward to the thrilling qualifiers, it’s clear that the significance of players like Vidal and Guerrero extends beyond just the pitch, resonating deeply within their nations.
Dr. Gonzalez: Thank you! It’s been a pleasure discussing this with you. Let’s hope for thrilling matches ahead!
Interviewer: To our readers, mark your calendars for November 14–19, and prepare to support your national teams in what promises to be a thrilling chapter in South American football history.