The South American Football Confederation Conmebol in Paraguay recently announced its all-star lineup.
This team highlights top players from the third and fourth rounds of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers.
For the second time in a row, Argentine soccer icon Lionel Messi makes the list. He scored two goals in a recent win against Peru.
These goals helped Argentina maintain an unblemished record in the competition.
Lionel Messi also shares the top-scorer title in the current qualifiers with Uruguay’s Nicolás De La Cruz.
Each has netted three goals so far. Messi also holds a special record: he’s the all-time highest scorer in South American World Cup qualifiers, with 31 total goals.
On the team front, Argentina leads in the competition. They’ve won all their games and allowed zero goals.
The team showcases individual talents like Messi and demonstrates collective strength.
The all-star lineup is not just a random selection. It’s based on each player’s performance. For instance, Venezuelan goalkeeper Rafael Romo leads the lineup.
His skills have caught the attention of many. Other notable players include defenders from various countries.
Nahitán Nández from Uruguay and Wilker Ángel from Venezuela make the list. Piero Hincapié from Ecuador and Nicolás Tagliafico from Argentina are also included.
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In the midfield, we see talents like Enzo Fernández from Argentina and Moisés Caicedo from Ecuador.
James Rodríguez from Colombia and Yeferson Soteldo from Venezuela complete the midfield section.
For the offense, Messi pairs up with Darwin Núñez from Uruguay. This duo has the potential to change the outcome of any game.
As for the overall standings, Argentina is at the top with 12 points. Uruguay, Brazil, and Venezuela follow with 7 points each.
Colombia sits at 6 points. Ecuador, Paraguay, and Chile each have 4 points. Peru and Bolivia are at the bottom with 1 and 0 points, respectively.
Looking ahead, the qualifiers will continue. The next matches are set for November, covering rounds 5 and 6.
This will be another opportunity for teams and players to prove their mettle.
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