How is the third round of a tie played? Fixtures, schedules and TV channel

After a month of rest, the South American teams return to the field to face the third date of the South American qualifiers, which gives way to… World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada 2026.

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No team wants to miss the World Cup party, for this reason, The margin of error is small Leaving points along the way could cost elimination from the first 48-team World Cup.

Colombia vs Uruguay

The curtain opened on the third date for the South American qualifiers, The Colombian national team will host its Uruguayan counterpart at the Metropolitan Stadium in Barranquilla. The duel is considered one of the most attractive duels today due to the roster of both teams.

Colombia faces a difficult competitor, which comes with the loss in Quito to Ecuador, and with a climate factor that has historically played against it in Barranquilla.

Colombia has practically all of its base defense on the outside. Daniel Muñoz, Yerry Mina, John Lucumi and Jefferson Lerma were injured. Coach Nestor Lorenzo calls on several experienced players, such as Santiago Arias, Davinson Sanchez and perhaps Wilmar Barrios, to stop the Uruguayan attack.

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The national team wants to extend their unbeaten record to ten matches under Lorenzo, of which they have won seven and drawn three. But at the forefront will be one of the most difficult teams in the confrontation, which is the experienced Marcelo Bielsa, who achieved a landslide victory in the last visit. Today’s match will be watched on Caracol and RCN, starting at 3:30 pm.

Bolivia vs. Ecuador

Bolivia wants to take advantage of the altitude factor Achieving the first three points of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The national team will host Ecuador at the Hernando Siles Stadium in La Paz, in a match that begins at six in the afternoon and is broadcast on television. Play snail.

Gustavo Costas’ team started the road to the World Cup on the wrong foot: losing in its first two matches to Brazil and Argentina. For its part, Ecuador, which started the confrontation with a three-point lead from a penalty kick, started… This comes after the loss to Argentina and the victory over Uruguay.

Argentina vs Paraguay

Argentina is seeking to achieve its third consecutive victory in the confrontation It receives a defeated Paraguay team that does not know the meaning of victory in the qualifiers. The Argentine national team wants to benefit from the warmth of its fans at Monumental Stadium to strengthen its position at the top of the standings.

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Paraguay wants to change its bad present Today’s surprise was achieved under the leadership of coach Daniel Garnero, who replaced Guillermo Barros Schelotto on the Guarani bench. The duel will begin at 6:00 PM and can be experienced live through it Thai Sea Sports and Caracol Play.

Chile vs Peru

One of the most exciting matches of the day will be highlighted Chile and Peru, Two teams need to add three points to avoid relegation in the 2026 World Cup qualifying table.

The Chileans must win after losing their first match to Uruguay, 3-1, and after their goalless draw with Colombia in Chile. Results that leave them at the bottom of the rankings with one point out of a possible six.

Peru is experiencing a situation similar to that in the south, They saved a draw with Paraguay and lost to Brazil in Lima. The match between the Incas and the Chileans will be held at seven in the evening and will be broadcast on the channel Play snail.

Brazil vs Venezuela

Brazil and Venezuela conclude the third round of South American qualifiers. The team, led by Fernando Diniz, wants to continue at a steady pace in order to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, and will seek to achieve its third victory after defeating Bolivia and Peru.

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While Venezuela will try to spoil the party at the Arena Pantanal to achieve its second victory in this confrontation after defeating Paraguay on its home soil. The duel will be seen before TV snail From 7:30 p.m

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