Overview
- Bolivia secured seventh place with a 1-0 home win over Brazil in El Alto thanks to Miguel Terceros’ first-half penalty.
- Reuters reports the intercontinental playoff will be held in March in Monterrey and Guadalajara, with two World Cup berths on offer.
- Ecuador defeated Argentina 1-0 in Guayaquil as Enner Valencia converted a penalty and Nicolás Otamendi was sent off, with Lionel Messi rested by coach Lionel Scaloni.
- Colombia’s 6-3 victory over Venezuela, featuring four goals from Luis Díaz, helped push Bolivia into the playoff position.
- Brazil federation president Samir Xaud criticized officiating, local police and match operations after the defeat played at over 4,000 meters of altitude.