Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Vinicius Júnior had frustrating nights in South American World Cup qualifying. While Messi could not help his team avoid a 2-1 defeat at Paraguay, Vinicius Junior missed a second-half penalty as Brazil was held to a 1-1 draw at Venezuela on Thursday.

CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying continues Thursday evening with a trio of games across South America. Here is what has gone down so far. Paraguay 2-1 Argentina  Scorers: Sanabria 19', Alderete 48' ;