Argentina qualify for 2026 World Cup after Bolivia-Uruguay draw

EL ATLO: Holders Argentina secured their place at the 2026 World Cup and became the first South American team to qualify after a 0-0 draw between Uruguay and Bolivia on Tuesday.

The result in the match held in the Bolivian city of El Alto guaranteed the 2022 World Cup winners a top-six finish and direct qualification for the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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Argentina are top of the South American qualifying standings with 28 points, 14 clear of seventh-placed Bolivia, currently holding the spot for the international playoffs.

The Copa America winners host third-placed Brazil later on Tuesday at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires.