Ecuador and Brazil Secure Their Ticket to the 2026 World Cup
In a vibrant day of the qualifiers, Ecuador and Brazil sealed their qualification to the next World Cup, leaving behind Chile, who suffered a hard blow and a change of coach. Argentina, for its part, although leader, experienced a scare against Colombia.
With 25 points each, Ecuador and Brazil secured their presence in the World Cup with six matchdays to go. Chile, on the other hand, is in the last position with 10 points, being out of the competition.
The fight for the repechage spot involves Venezuela, with 18 points, and Bolivia, with 17.
Argentina Draws with Colombia
In an encounter full of emotions, Argentina, leader of the table, tied 1-1 against Colombia. Despite playing with ten men after the expulsion of Enzo Fernández, and without Lionel Messi on the field, Argentina managed to salvage a point thanks to Thiago Almada’s goal.
The goal by Luis Díaz put Colombia ahead, demonstrating his quality by dribbling past four defenders.
Colombia, with 22 points, remains in sixth place, but adds its sixth match without winning.
Ecuador Ties with Peru and Celebrates its Qualification
Ecuador, with a scoreless draw against Peru, secured its place in the World Cup. La Tri reached 25 points and remains as Argentina’s runner-up.
Peru, for its part, remains in the penultimate place with 12 points, complicating its aspirations for classification.The Ecuadorian national team extended its unbeaten streak to nine games under the direction of Argentine coach Sebastián Beccacece.
Brazil Defeats Paraguay and Advances to the World Cup
Brazil joins Ecuador on the list of teams qualified for the 2026 World Cup after defeating Paraguay 1-0. Vinícius Júnior scored the decisive goal.
Paraguay, with 24 points, will have to wait until the seventeenth matchday to seek its classification.
Uruguay and Bolivia Secure Victories
Uruguay defeated Venezuela 2-0, being one point away from securing their place in the World Cup. Bolivia, for its part, defeated Chile 2-0, complicating the situation of the Chilean national team.
The match between Argentina and Venezuela will be crucial in the next round, as will the match between Colombia and Bolivia.
The 2026 World Cup will be the third consecutive World Cup that La Roja will have to watch on television.
