"Bolivia pulled off one of the biggest shocks of the South American qualifiers to reach the World Cup playoff round. Bolivia shocked Brazil 1-0 to secure a spot in the intercontinental playoffs for next year's World Cup, while Argentina suffered a 1-0 defeat by Ecuador in the final round of South America's 2026 qualifiers on Tuesday night. Bolivia's Miguel Terceros converted a penalty in first-half stoppage time to secure the home win over five-time World Cup winners Brazil in La Paz, a result which saw Carlo Ancelotti's side drop to fifth in the standings."
"While Ecuador and reigning champions Argentina had already qualified for the World Cup, there was no shortage of intensity in their match in Guayaquil. Argentina's Nicolas Otamendi was sent off in the 31st minute, and the hosts capitalised on their numerical advantage when Enner Valencia scored a penalty in first-half stoppage time. Ecuador were also reduced to 10 men when Moises Caicedo was dismissed in the 50th minute, but they held firm to claim the 1-0 victory and go second in the table."
Bolivia defeated Brazil 1-0 in La Paz after Miguel Terceros converted a penalty in first-half stoppage time, securing a spot in the intercontinental playoffs. The playoffs will include two CONCACAF teams and one team each from Africa, Asia and Oceania competing for two World Cup berths, with matches in Monterrey and Guadalajara in March. Ecuador beat Argentina 1-0 in Guayaquil after Nicolas Otamendi was sent off and Enner Valencia converted a stoppage-time penalty; Ecuador held on despite Moises Caicedo's dismissal. Argentina retained first place with 39 points. Colombia finished third after a 6-3 win over Venezuela with Luis Suarez scoring four goals, and Uruguay finished fourth following a 0-0 draw with Chile.
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