Rodrigo Bentancur became our latest player to seal a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on a harmonious night for our South American contingent who all won by a 3-0 margin in the early hours of Friday morning.
Uruguay confirmed their place at next summer's major tournament after goals from Rodrigo Aguirre, Giorgian De Arrascaeta and Federico Vinas sealed a dominant win over Peru to spark jubilant scenes at the Estadio Centenario in the capital of Montevideo.
Rodrigo delivered a commanding display throughout his full 90 minutes at the base of midfield - winning 12 duels, making six defensive contributions and creating four chances - to certainly play his part on his 70th cap for his nation.
Over in Buenos Aires, Cristian Romero's Argentina comfortably saw off Venezuela to see talismanic captain Lionel Messi - who was accompanied by his three sons as the teams walked out - sign off in style in his final competitive match for his nation on home soil.
Making his 45th appearance for La Albiceleste, our captain was denied the opener with a back-post header ruled out for offside before Messi scored twice - taking his international tally to 114 goals - either side of Lautaro Martinez's second as the table toppers extended their unbeaten run to six qualifying games on an emotional night at Estadio Monumental.
Richarlison, meanwhile, earned his 51st cap when he came off the bench for the final 11 minutes as Brazil beat Chile in their final home outing of this qualifying campaign.
The record five-time World Cup winners have already qualified but that didn't stop them putting on a show in the Maracana with Estevao's acrobatic attempt opening proceedings before Lucas Paqueta and Bruno Guimaraes rounded off the victory to move the Selecao up to second.
All three players face away trips to conclude the World Cup qualifiers in CONMEBOL with Cuti at Ecuador, Lolo in Chile and Richy against Bolivia in the early hours of Wednesday (10 September).