Overview
- Miguel Terceros converted a first-half stoppage-time penalty in La Paz to secure Bolivia’s 1-0 win over Brazil.
- Brazil dropped to fifth in the final standings, with Argentina, Ecuador, Colombia, Uruguay and Paraguay completing South America’s six automatic qualifiers.
- Argentina lost 1-0 to Ecuador after Nicolás Otamendi’s red card and an Enner Valencia penalty, yet the holders still finished top.
- Colombia beat Venezuela 6-3 in Maturín to take third place, while Uruguay drew 0-0 in Chile and Paraguay won 1-0 in Peru to seal sixth.
- Bolivia will face two CONCACAF teams and one each from Africa, Asia and Oceania in Monterrey and Guadalajara in March for two remaining World Cup berths.