The CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers are back in action as 10 teams including Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay are scheduled to play three matches on October 8, 11 and 15.
Table-toppers Brazil will take on Venezuela and Colombia in two tricky away games before hosting Uruguay in their final qualifier match for this month. With 24 points from eight games, Neymar’s Brazil are currently unbeaten in the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers and have a six-point lead over second-placed Argentina.
Lionel Messi-led Argentina have been in great form recently as they defeated Bolivia (3-0) and Venezuela (3-1) in their last two matches. Having secured 18 points from eight games, La Albiceleste will look to secure maximum points against Paraguay away from home before hosting Uruguay and Peru in two crucial matches.
On the other hand, Luis Suarez’s Uruguay have the toughest fixtures as they are scheduled to play Colombia, Argentina and Brazil in back-to-back matches this month. Currently placed third with 15 points from nine fixtures, La Celeste will hope to leapfrog Argentina and move to second in the points table.
For the unversed, four direct slots and one inter-confederation play-off slot are available for CONMEBOL teams for the FIFA World Cup tournament.
Currently, apart from Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, Ecuador and Colombia complete the top five standings.
CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup qualifiers October schedule, fixtures and live India match times
All timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST)
Day and Date |
Match |
Time |
Venue |
Friday, October 8 |
Paraguay vs Argentina |
4:30 AM |
Estadio Defensores del Chaco |
Friday, October 8 |
Uruguay vs Colombia |
4:30 AM |
Parque Central |
Friday, October 8 |
Venezuela vs Brazil |
5:00 AM |
Estadio Olímpico de la UCV |
Friday, October 8 |
Ecuador vs Bolivia |
6:00 AM |
Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha |
Friday, October 8 |
Peru vs Chile |
6:30 AM |
Estadio Nacional de Lima |
Monday, October 11 |
Bolivia vs Peru |
1:30 AM |
Estadio Hernando Siles |
Monday, October 11 |
Venezuela vs Ecuador |
2:00 AM |
Estadio Olímpico de la UCV |
Monday, October 11 |
Colombia vs Brazil |
2:30 AM |
Estadio Metropolitano |
Monday, October 11 |
Argentina vs Uruguay |
5:00 AM |
El Monumental |
Monday, October 11 |
Chile vs Paraguay |
5:30 AM |
Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo |
Friday, October 15 |
Bolivia vs Paraguay |
1:30 AM |
Estadio Hernando Siles |
Friday, October 15 |
Colombia vs Ecuador |
2:30 AM |
Estadio Metropolitano |
Friday, October 15 |
Argentina vs Peru |
5:00 AM |
El Monumental |
Friday, October 15 |
Chile vs Venezuela |
5:30 AM |
Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo |
Friday, October 15 |
Brazil vs Uruguay |
6:00 AM |
Amazônia Arena |
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