With all of Europe's major leagues now on pause, all eyes will be firmly focused on international football. And that includes many of CONMEBOL's biggest sides taking part in another round of World Cup qualifying matches, with things to get underway on Thursday, September 2nd.
Here's all you need to know ahead of the latest batch of fixtures.
When does CONMEBOL's 2022 World Cup qualifiers resume?
Due to COVID-19, CONMEBOL's 2022 World Cup qualifiers have gotten all scrambled up. Action will begin on September 2nd, which is scheduled as matchday nine. Then, on September 5th, the re-scheduled matchday six (which was supposed to be played on March 30th) will take place. Finally, on September 9th, matchday ten will get underway.
How many teams are taking part in CONMEBOL's 2022 World Cup qualifiers?
Ten teams are taking part in CONMEBOL's 2022 World Cup qualifiers: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela.
How many groups are involved in CONMEBOL's 2022 World Cup qualifiers?
Unlike other divisions, CONMEBOL only has one group, and all ten teams will play each other both home and away. This means each team will play a total of 18 matches throughout the qualifying rounds.
Who is currently the top goalscorer in CONMEBOL's 2022 World Cup qualifiers?
Bolivia's Marcelo Moreno is currently the top goalscorer so far in CONMEBOL 2022 World Cup qualifying, with six goals to his name ahead of the latest installment of fixtures. However, it's going to be tough to stay ahead of the chasing pack, with stars like Neymar (five goals), Arturo Vidal (four goals), and Luis Suarez (four goals) in hot pursuit.
What are some of the big games to catch during this latest installment of CONMEBOL's 2022 World Cup qualifiers?
September 2nd
Venezuela vs Argentina: Given that Venezuela have had a torrid time so far, this game will present a great chance for newly-crowned Copa America winners Argentina to get some much needed points on the board as they look to try to close some of the gap between themselves and table leaders Brazil.
Chile vs Brazil: Brazil have been in imperious form so far, picking up six wins from six and cruising along nicely towards a spot at next year's World Cup. Chile, by contrast, have failed to fire, with the two-time Copa America winners languishing in a disappointing seventh place after winning just one of their six games so far. However, if they can become the first to nick points off Brazil, La Roja could put themselves back in contention for a qualifying berth.
Peru vs Uruguay: Uruguay have been solid but not spectacular, as they've split their six games evenly - two wins, two draws, and two losses to date. They've also scored the same number of goals they've conceded (seven). Peru, meanwhile, sit bottom of the table, having won just one match and have conceded 14 times - the joint-worst alongside Bolivia.
September 5th
Brazil vs Argentina: It's always a classic when these two South American footballing giants go head to head, and it'll certainly be an interesting rematch from this summer's Copa America final. Will Messi and Neymar, now teammates once again at PSG, prove to be the protagonists for their respective sides?
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