South America

FIFA has started disciplinary proceedings over the crowd disturbances that caused a delay in the World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium, Football's world governing body said. Brazil and Argentina fans …

South American champions Argentina will take on defending champions France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals, with both nations looking to claim football's biggest prize and make history at the Lusail Stadium in the city of Al Daayen,…

The World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina in September that was suspended just minutes after kickoff when health officials ran onto the pitch must be replayed, world governing body FIFA said on Monday. The match at the…

Argentina and Brazil played out a goalless 0-0 draw during their Qatar 2020 World Cup qualifier at the Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti in Buenos Aires. Brazil, who were already assured of a spot at next year's tournament, saw…

Brazil beat Colombia 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Sao Paulo to become the first South American team to qualify for Qatar 2022. The result means Brazil top the 10-team South American group with 34 points from 12 games, nine clear of…

Argentina’s Lionel Messi has recovered from the knee and hamstring injuries that kept him out of Paris St Germain’s last two games and is in line to start in their World Cup qualifier against Uruguay on Friday. Argentina coach Lionel…

Brazil put on another eye-catching performance after beating Uruguay 4-1 in their Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifier at the Arena da Amazonia in Brazil. The hosts started with Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus in attack, supported by PSG's…

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to give Argentina a 3-0 victory against Bolivia in a World Cup qualifier, lifting him above Pele as South America's top international scorer with 79 goals. Argentine fans were allowed to watch their…

Lionel Messi scored a free kick and provided two assists as Argentina beat Ecuador 3-0 to set themselves up for a Copa America semi-final clash against Colombia. Argentina were unbeaten in 17 games coming into the game and were looking…

Lionel Messi passed Javier Mascherano as Argentina’s most capped international and scored twice as they beat Bolivia 4-1 to set up a Copa America quarter-final clash against Ecuador. Messi was in fine form on his 148th appearance for…