WC Qualifying South America

Thiago Silva Thiago Silva is ready to provide Brazil with the leadership and organisation they need ahead of Russia 2018.

Alexis Sánchez Sánchez Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez is set to stay on international duty with Chile despite a muscle injury.

Lionel Messi There was joy and relief for Lionel Messi, whose three goals sent Argentina through to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Felipe Caicedo Corozo Torrential rain threatened Ecuador's qualifier against Bolivia, but two late goals sealed a win for the hosts in Quito.

Luis Suarez Uruguay and Barcelona star Luis Suarez was backed by Oscar Tabarez, who played down the forward's knee injury.

Gonzalo Higuaín Gonzalo Higuain has stressed there are more important things in life than football as he continues to receive criticism.

Sergio Aguero Gonzalo Higuain is one of four Argentina players suspended for the trip to Boliva but there is still no starting place for Sergio Aguero.

Gonzalo Higuaín Gonzalo Higuain's fantastic form for Juventus has earned the striker a recall to Edgardo Bauza's Argentina squad.

Luis Suarez Uruguay have recalled Luis Suarez to the squad for this month's World Cup 2018 qualifiers with his ban for biting now served.

Sergio Aguero Paraguay had never before won a World Cup qualifier in Argentina, but a missed penalty from Sergio Aguero gave them three points in Cordoba.