Overview

• Miguel Terceros converted a first‑half stoppage‑time penalty after VAR review to give Bolivia a 1-0 win in El Alto.
• Colombia’s 6-3 victory over Venezuela, fueled by four goals from Luis Díaz, lifted Bolivia to seventh and the playoff spot.
• Brazil dropped to fifth in CONMEBOL, and CBF president Samir Xaud accused referees, local police and ball boys of undermining the match.
• Ecuador beat Argentina 1-0 in Guayaquil with Enner Valencia’s penalty after Nicolás Otamendi was sent off; Lionel Messi was rested and did not travel.
• Under FIFA Disciplinary Code Article 69, Otamendi’s ban could carry to Argentina’s next official FIFA match, potentially affecting World Cup availability.