Vin?cius books Brazil?s place at World Cup as Ancelotti plays with four forwards

• Ecuador also qualify for finals with 0-0 draw in Peru
  
• Uruguay need one point after beating Venezuela

Brazil and Ecuador have secured spots at the 2026 World Cup, taking the second and third of South America?s six automatic qualifying berths after the champions, Argentina, booked their ticket in March.
Brazil beat Paraguay 1-0 while Ecuador drew 0-0 in Peru as both teams climbed to 25 points with two matches to play, beyond the reach of Venezuela in seventh place. Uruguay (24 points), Paraguay (24) and Colombia (22) occupy the remaining three automatic qualification positions before the final two fixtures in September. Venezuela (18) would earn a playoff spot against a team from another confederation by finishing seventh.
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