South America World Cup qualifier status, who is in danger of missing out in Qatar?

South America’s World Cup qualifiers are heating up as the continent’s stars return to action with back-to-back games on Thursday and Friday and more next week.

Now there are four matches left, Brazil And Argentina has already booked its place in Qatar.

But with few teams left to play, the giants of Uruguay and Chile are in danger of being out.

Argentina have joined Brazil and guaranteed their place in the 2022 World Cup

The biggest battles are set for third and fourth place with the teams joining Brazil and Argentina and facing an intercontinental playoff in fifth place.

Ecuador’s qualification is almost in their grip as they are third with a six-point cushion from fourth-placed Colombia.

But the Ecuadorians are due to take on table toppers Brazil on Thursday and the stadium in Quito will be without fans due to the high national number of COVID-19 cases.

However, provided he doesn’t self-destruct and every other result doesn’t turn against him, he is expected to return to the World Cup after missing out on Russia.

Ecuador could be a surprise qualifier as they finish third with a cushion of six points

Behind them are two teams Colombia and Peru who will face each other on Friday.

The two are separated on goal difference, with both sitting on 17 points, Colombia extending into the final automatic qualifying spot and Peru currently facing the playoffs.

The clash in Barranquilla could be a deciding factor between the two sides as Peru will look to overtake Colombia, who have failed to score in their last five matches.

Chile have found themselves back in contention with three wins in their last four matches to be one point behind Peru.

They have a chance to leapfrog both Peru and Colombia if they win and the latter’s clash ends in a draw.

But Martin Lasart’s side will be tested by Argentina, who have already secured Qatar.

Although Argentina will be without Lionel Messi, Chile will have to depend on Alexis Sanchez’s Strike Force and Stoke-born Ben Brereton Diaz to end Argentina’s record of six consecutive clean sheets.

Uruguay also have a chance of breaking into a qualifying spot if the result goes in their favour, but it is increasingly likely that they could be the giants to miss out on this year’s World Cup – something they have not done since 2006. has done.

After failing to score a win since September, they are out of qualifying favourites.

It will be interesting to see how they perform in their final games under new boss Diego Alonso – first against a Paraguayan side that has a slim chance of qualifying, followed by Venezuela.

Mathematically, Paraguay has little chance of making the playoffs, but it will be a miracle.

Chile (pictured, Alexis Sanchez) are in danger of missing out on a spot at this year’s World Cup

Uruguay will face Paraguay and Venezuela under new boss Diego Alonso (pictured)

So far they have only beaten Venezuela and need to win all four of their remaining games to stand a chance, including an away trip to Brazil, who have never lost a World Cup qualifier at home.

Bolivia are just one point behind Uruguay and need a win to keep their hopes of a place in Qatar alive.

They have won three of their last five and traveled to face Venezuela on Friday.

Venezuela’s campaign has been poor from the start as they have won just two of their qualifying games.

He had dreamed of making his World Cup debut in Qatar but his focus would already be towards 2026.