Overview

• Japan blanked Indonesia 6-0 and South Korea beat Kuwait 4-0 to conclude unbeaten Asian campaigns and secure their spots in the expanded tournament.
• Australia came from behind to beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Jeddah, sealing a sixth consecutive World Cup appearance with goals by Connor Metcalfe and Mitch Duke.
• Vinicius Júnior’s first-half strike delivered Brazil a 1-0 win over Paraguay and guaranteed the five-time champions a place at next year’s North American finals.
• Ecuador’s goalless draw with Peru clinched a top-six finish in South America, ensuring direct entry to the 48-team tournament.
• Uruguay’s 2-0 victory over Venezuela left them one point shy of qualification, while Chile’s 2-0 loss to Bolivia ended their hopes of a third straight World Cup.