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Only two rounds left in the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup!

The five matches of the 16th and penultimate round were played this Tuesday (10th), with two more teams securing their spot in the World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

In the first match of the evening, Bolivia defeated Chile 2-0, not only keeping their hopes of direct qualification alive but also mathematically eliminating the Chileans.

Then, Uruguay defeated Venezuela 2-0, giving an extra "push" to the Brazilian National Team, which only needed to beat Paraguay to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.

At home, Argentina - already qualified in advance and "champion" of the Qualifiers - struggled against Colombia but managed a 1-1 draw.

And the Brazilian National Team did their homework and defeated Paraguay 1-0, securing their spot in the 2026 World Cup.

Finally, Ecuador, with one player less, held a 0-0 draw with Peru, away from home, and also secured their spot in next year's World Cup.

📊 Check out the updated Qualifiers table

In South America, the top six teams in the standings automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Argentina, Ecuador, and Brazil are mathematically secured.

Uruguay and Paraguay are almost there. Even if Venezuela wins the remaining two games and both rivals lose, the goal difference is quite considerable to overcome.

Colombia, however, which is experiencing a five-round winless streak, needs to be cautious not to miss out on the World Cup.

Venezuela and Bolivia are still fighting for a direct spot or at least for the playoffs.

Peru still has a mathematical chance to aim for seventh place and the playoffs, but the goal difference is also a disadvantage in the race.

📆 Schedule of the last rounds of the Qualifiers

17th round (09/04)

18th round (09/09)

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