Big surprise in the match that opened the ninth day of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The over 4,000 meters above sea level of the Estadio Municipal de El Alto are fatal to the Colombiawho lost 1-0 against Bolivia despite the numerical superiority gained in the 21st minute due to Cuellar’s expulsion.
It’s Miguelito, in the 58th minute, who punishes Cafeteroswho now risk being overtaken in the standings by Uruguay. Lucumì is on the pitch (90 minutes for the Bologna defender), while Mina (Cagliari) remains on the bench.
Classification
Argentina 18
Columbia 16
Uruguay 15
Bolivia 12
Ecuador 11
Brazil 10
Venezuela 10
Paraguay 9
Chile 5
Peru 3