Argentina will get the chance to defend its World Cup title in 2026 after becoming the first South American team to qualify for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico next year.

Dorival leaves after 14 months in charge and two days after the side were defeated 4-1 by rivals Argentina on Wednesday.

As it stands, Argentina leads the South American qualifiers with 28 points after 13 rounds. The allocation of World Cup spots in this region permits the top six teams to secure direct entry into the tournament. Meanwhile, the seventh team will enter a playoff, adding layers of complexity to these qualifiers.