Latin America · World Cup Business
—The contingent. Six South American teams reached the 2026 World Cup: Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Uruguay, Ecuador and Paraguay.
—Front-runners. Argentina and Brazil lead their groups after two rounds; Colombia tops Group K.
—On the brink. Ecuador and Paraguay need results to survive; Uruguay play Cabo Verde on June 21.
—Guaranteed cash. Each qualified federation banks at least 10.5 million dollars, so the six have already locked in about 63 million between them.
