IFFHS CONTINENTAL NEWS - SOUTH AMERICA



Picture : Goal number 80 for Lionel Messi with Argentina !


South American 2022 World Cup Qatar Qualifiers

Bolivia defeated Peru with a a goal of Ramiro Vaca and Venezuela claimed a second win in the tournament against Ecuador in Caracas. Meanwhile, Brazil and Colombia drew without goals and Argentina crashed Uruguay 3-0 with a great Lionel Messi goal. Chile beat also Paraguay in the last game.

 Standings


Brazil dropped two points for the first time, but they are still at the top of the standings with 28 points, six more than Argentina, who are second. Meanwhile, Ecuador are still third despite losing to Venezuela, but Uruguay and Colombia are really close.

Next round games


Bolivia vs Paraguay 
Colombia vs Ecuador 
Argentina vs Peru 
Chile vs Venezuela 
Brazil vs Uruguay



The event

 

Lionel Messi became the first South American footballer in History to net 80 international goals today (with Argentina). He was also honored for being the all time South American highest Goal Scorer.