Argentina, Ecuador, and Brazil stepped onto Matchday 17 already assured of their spots in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, the stakes were high for other teams, with Colombia, Paraguay, and Uruguay securing their qualifications after hard-fought victories. In a notable shift on the scoring board, Lionel Messi surpassed Luis Díaz as the top scorer in the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

Messi delivered a standout performance against Venezuela, netting two goals and bringing his total tally to eight in the qualifiers. This achievement elevates him over Luis Diaz in the scoring ranks. Despite this lead, the Colombian star remains a formidable contender, trailing by just one goal. For that reason, he will have an opportunity to reclaim the top position in Colombia’s next match against Ven

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