Lionel Messi is doubtful for Argentina's South American World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Thursday despite "looking good" in training, according to coach Lionel Scaloni.

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Lionel Messi doubtful for Argentina clash against Paraguay

Brazil made it two wins from two in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Tuesday after a late goal from Marquinhos earned them a 1-0 win over Peru in Lima. Brazil, who crushed Bolivia 5-1 at home on Friday, moved level on six points with rivals Argentina at the top of the South American qualifying standings.

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Marquinhos earns Brazil late win over Peru

Brazil insisted that it won’t play its suspended World Cup qualifying match against Argentina next month, arguing that the risks are too high ahead of the tournament in Qatar.

Brazil soccer body refuses to play postponed World Cup qualifier against Argentina

Scotland fell short in their quest to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as goals from Andriy Yarmolenko, Roman Yaremchuk and Artem Dovbyk gave Ukraine the win in the Play-off semi-final clash at Hampden Park on Wednesday.

Ukraine defeat Scotland in first competitive match since war, keep World Cup dream alive

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo has delivered a powerful message to his teammates and fans ahead of their World Cup qualifying clash against North Macedonia. Portugal will lock horns with North Macedonia in their final play-off fixture with a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2022 on the line.

North Macedonia clash matter of life and death, want hell breaking loose at stadium: Cristiano Ronaldo

Argentina had to come from behind to draw 1-1 with Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier at La Bombonera on Thursday, and Lionel Messi had what might have been a winning goal disallowed in the second half.

Messi denied as Argentina held by Paraguay in World Cup qualifying

Asia's upcoming qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup football have been postponed to next year because of the coronavirus pandemic, officials said on Wednesday.

Asia's World Cup football qualifiers postponed over coronavirus