"Miguel Terceros scored from a penalty in the first half and Bolivia downed Brazil 1-0 on Tuesday in South American qualifying which combined with Colombia's win over Venezuela helped the Bolivians advance to the playoff tournament for the 2026 World Cup. Terceros converted in the 45th minute for the Bolivians who defeated Brazil at home for the first time since 2019."
"Also on Tuesday, Enner Valencia scored on a penalty kick late in the first half and Ecuador defeated reigning champions Argentina 1-0 in a feisty game in which both teams finished with 10 players on the field. The 35-year-old Valencia converted in the 45th minute for the Ecuadorians, who finished second in the South American standings with 29 points behind the Argentinians' 38. Lionel Messi, who played his last official match at home last Thursday, did not suit up."
Bolivia defeated Brazil 1-0 with Miguel Terceros converting a 45th-minute penalty to secure advancement to the March playoff tournament for the 2026 World Cup. Colombia defeated Venezuela 6-3, with Luis Suarez scoring four goals and Yerry Mina and Jhon Cordoba also contributing. The playoff tournament will feature six nations to decide the final two World Cup spots for the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ecuador beat Argentina 1-0 through an Enner Valencia penalty as both teams finished with 10 players. Uruguay drew with Chile and Paraguay defeated Peru 1-0.
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