Summary
Bolivia beat Brazil 1-0 to earn a spot in the intercontinental playoffs for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The decisive goal was a penalty scored by Miguel Terceros during the match. Additionally, Ecuador won 1-0 against Argentina, even though both teams had already qualified for the World Cup.
Key Facts
- Bolivia defeated Brazil 1-0 in La Paz, securing a place in the intercontinental playoffs for the 2026 World Cup.
- Miguel Terceros scored the only goal of the match from a penalty in first-half stoppage time.
- Despite the loss, Brazil currently sits in fifth place in the South American qualifiers.
- The intercontinental playoffs, including teams from various continents, will be held in Monterrey and Guadalajara in March.
- Ecuador beat Argentina 1-0, with Enner Valencia scoring a penalty.
- Argentina's Nicolas Otamendi was sent off in the 31st minute of the match.
- Ecuador's Moises Caicedo was also dismissed, leaving both teams with 10 players on the field.
- Colombia took third place with a win over Venezuela, and Uruguay ended the qualifiers in fourth place.
