Veteran coach Marcelo Bielsa is poised to lead Uruguay to World Cup 2026 qualification, needing only a draw against Peru. Meanwhile, reigning champions Argentina, already qualified, will see Lionel Messi play his last home qualifier for the national team.

• Uruguay needs a draw against Peru to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, with Paraguay also requiring a draw.
• Lionel Messi will play his final home qualifier for Argentina at the age of 38.
• Venezuela, currently on 18 points, could secure their first-ever World Cup qualification, potentially through inter-continental play-offs.