Brazil have secured their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 win over Paraguay in the CONMEBOL qualifiers. Meanwhile, the defending World Champions Argentina were stumbled to Colombia with 1-1 draw.
Colombia started strong against Argentina, taking the lead in the 24th minute through a goal from Luis Díaz.
They defended well and held their lead until the 80th minute, when Thiago Almada equalized for the world champions.
Both teams created chances in the final minutes, but the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
In another match, Brazil dominated possession against Paraguay from the start. Despite missing early chances, Vinícius Júnior scored just before halftime.
Brazil continued to press after the break but couldn’t add to their lead. The 1-0 win was enough to send them to the 2026 World Cup.