Ecuador, Paraguay, and Brazil could all book their spots for the 2026 World Cup tonight, depending on how other results unfold. With Argentina already qualified, only five direct spots and one playoff spot remain in the CONMEBOL qualifiers,

Ecuador qualified for the World Cup for the fifth time in its history on Tuesday after a 0-0 draw with Peru in Lima. The Ecuadorans, who were eliminated in the group stage of the Qatar World Cup in 2022, grabbed the solitary point needed to qualify despite being reduced to 10 men.

Brazil and Ecuador have qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Vinicius Júnior scored in the 1-0 win over Paraguay on Tuesday that marked Carlo Ancelotti’s home debut as Brazil’s national team coach.

Brazil booked their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Paraguay on Tuesday night.

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Ecuador qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 0-0 draw with Peru on Tuesday. Venezuela fell 2-0 to Uruguay earlier Tuesday, paving the way for Ecuador to punch their ticket with a win or a draw. The World Cup runs from June 11-July 19, 2026 with Canada, the United States, and Mexico serving as hosts.

Peru host Ecuador at Lima's National Stadium, urgently vying for three crucial points after two winless outings. Meanwhile, Ecuador aim to solidify their hold on second place in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

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