Messi returns to Argentina draws Colombia, Brazil qualifies for Chile to set a shameful record

On June 11, the 16th round of the World Cup South American qualifiers ushered in a focus match: the leader Argentina drew 1-1 with Colombia at home, and Messi returned to the national team's starting lineup after 7 months. But who would have thought that this seemingly one-sided contest caused another variable to the qualifying situation in South America - Argentina's draw gave Venezuela the opportunity to "take advantage of the situation"! Venezuela is currently 4 points behind Colombia, and the two teams will have a direct dialogue in the last round. Can Colombia maintain its qualification to qualify? This draw is like a stone thrown into the lake, causing even greater ripples in the already stalemate battle situation in South America!

Many foreign media disclosed on the same day that the South American qualifiers are experiencing severe shocks: after Uruguay defeated Venezuela 2-0, it has secured a World Cup ticket with its goal difference advantage; while Chile lost to Bolivia 0-2, becoming the first team in South America to miss the World Cup. It is worth noting that Brazil defeated Paraguay 1-0 under the leadership of Ancelotti, locking the qualifying seat ahead of schedule. The law of "no weak team in South America" ​​is taking a cruel reversal - when Chile fell to the bottom of South America with a record of 10 losses in 16 rounds, why did the former South American powerhouse fall to the point where they could not even catch 6.5 qualifying places? What this reflects may be the deep changes in the South American football landscape. The live screen showed that Argentina's home fans burst into deafening cheers for Messi's comeback, but the game progress was full of drama: Colombia scored first at the beginning, and Argentina fell into the dilemma of 10 players in the second half because Enzo was dyed red. It was not until the stoppage time that Almada equalized the score. In contrast, Chile, facing Bolivia, which ranked lower in the world, had a ball possession rate of less than 40%, and lost 6-14 shots. Who would have thought that the golden generation of Chile, which had Vidal and A. Sanchez, would not even be able to defeat Bolivia? Now that the "old rivers and lakes" in South American football have completely fallen from the altar, and fans can only watch them say goodbye to the World Cup stage in sighs.

At present, although Argentina has qualified, it has exposed the hidden danger of lineup running-in. Brazil is showing signs of recovery under Ancelotti, while Uruguay has laughed to the end with its stable defense. But the real suspense is not over: the final round showdown between Colombia and Venezuela will determine the ownership of the last direct qualifying ticket, and Chile's cliff-like decline sounds the alarm for South American football - when traditional tycoons face the alternation of old and new, when will the next golden age of South American football come? Every next contest may be about writing a new history of South American football.