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Ecuador and Uruguay clinch places at World Cup finals in Qatar

25-Mar-2022 08:47:20 | The Guardian

• Giorgian de Arrascaeta gives Uruguay win over Peru
• Ecuador beaten by Paraguay but qualify for finals

Ecuador and Uruguay have secured their spots at the World Cup in Qatar, joining Brazil and Argentina from South America.

The third-place Ecuadorians lost 3-1 in Paraguay on Thursday, but they achieved one of the four direct spots after Uruguay, in fourth position, beat Peru 1-0 in Montevideo, a result that also allowed them to book their flights to Qatar. Ecuador and Uruguay reached 25 points on the table and can no longer be overtaken by other teams. Brazil and Argentina had earlier secured two of the region’s direct spots.