Conmbebol World Cup qualifiers news

The Ecuatorian Football Federation (EFF) have announced Gustavo Alfaro's departure, who decided not stay at the South American side after the Qatar World Cup 2022.

According to 'Sport', the Brazilian FA (CBF) have Luis Enrique as the favourite to become the next coach. However, some of the important players in the squad prefer Fernando DIniz, known as the Brazilian Guardiola.

World Cup winners Argentina wil start their defence of the title in March. That is when the 2026 South American World Cup qualifiers begin and Argentina will then have three stars on their shirt instead of two.

Kylian Mbappe suggested European teams have it tougher than their South American rivals in World Cup qualifying, but Tite does not agree.

Brazil's home match against Argentina last year was halted when health officials entered the field a few minutes after kick-off.