That expanded field means Argentina is already well on its way to a World Cup return, but the table is tightening up. Brazil have recovered after a slow start, while Colombia and Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay are dangerous but have had hiccups and Bolivia had won three in a row to thicken the plot in the race for the final

Argentina receive Brazil in a Matchday 14 clash of the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Here's how fans in the USA can watch the action live, with options available on both TV and streaming platforms.

The workload of the 37-year-old Argentina captain has been managed since the start of the Major League Soccer season.