Defending champion Argentina certified for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday when Bolivia didn’t beat Uruguay.
Argentina leads South American qualifying and hosts archrival Brazil on the Monumental de Nunez Stadium later Tuesday.
South America has six direct berths within the subsequent World Cup, a 48-team event to be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Argentina was assured of one of many six spots when seventh-place Bolivia drew 0-0 with Uruguay in El Alto.
Backed by Lionel Messi, three-time World Cup winner Argentina (28 factors) has led South American qualifying from the beginning, with few hiccups and main away wins at Brazil and Uruguay.
However coach Lionel Scaloni has not fielded 37-year-old Messi in a number of video games, which nonetheless raises doubts on whether or not the star will play within the event subsequent yr.
Reporting by The Related Press.
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