"Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay secured their spots in the 2026 World Cup on Thursday in the next-to-last round of South American qualifiers. Uruguay and Colombia had 3-0 wins, and Paraguay had a scoreless draw to advance to the global tournament along with already qualified Argentina, Brazil and Ecuador. Peru, which needed wins in the last two rounds to advance, is now out of contention following the loss to Uruguay."
"James Rodríguez opened the scoring for Colombia in the 31st minute while John Cordoba and Juan Fernando Quintero added second-half goals to secure the win over Bolivia. Paraguay is returning to the World Cup for the first time in 16 years. Its last participation was in South Africa in 2010, where Paraguay lost in the quarterfinals to the eventual champion, Spain."
Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup after the next-to-last round of South American qualifiers. Uruguay and Colombia won 3-0, while Paraguay drew scoreless to advance alongside already qualified Argentina, Brazil and Ecuador. Peru was eliminated after losing to Uruguay. James Rodríguez opened for Colombia in the 31st minute, and John Cordoba and Juan Fernando Quintero added second-half goals in the win over Bolivia. Paraguay returns to the World Cup for the first time since 2010, when it lost in the quarterfinals. Argentina beat Venezuela 3-0 with two goals by Lionel Messi. The 2026 tournament will feature 48 teams; three hosts qualify automatically, 43 qualify through continental tournaments, and two places will be decided in intercontinental playoffs.
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