BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Defending champion Argentina qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday when Bolivia failed to beat Uruguay. Argentina leads South American qualifying and hosts archrival Brazil at the Monumental de Nunez Stadium later Tuesday.

(Reuters) -Holders Argentina secured their place at the 2026 World Cup and became the first South American team to qualify after a 0-0 draw between Uruguay and Bolivia on Tuesday. The result in the match held in the Bolivian city of El Alto guaranteed the 2022 World Cup winners a top-six finish and direct qualification for the tournament in the United States,

Argentina becomes the first South American team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after a draw between Uruguay and Bolivia. The 2022 World Cup winners are assured a top-six finish, securing a spot in the tournament to be held in the U.