The other superpower made it official in CONMEBOL on the weekend of SAT 03-SUN 04 SEP 2005.
» Brazil 05-00 Chile: They were the first defending champions in Men's World Cup history who had to qualify, but they did so comfortably. ADRIANO put three past the Chileans, who remain in the running for at least the playoff place.
» Venezuela 04-01 Peru: Venezuela broke a five match winless streak with the help of José TORREALBA's two goals, leaving el Vinotinto with a slight chance at the playoff place.
» Uruguay 03-02 Colombia: Marcelo ZALAYETA made it 2-0 for Uruguay, and after Colombia stormed back late to equalise, he added a third for the win, leaving the Charrúas on track for the playoff place but still within touching distance of Ecuador and Paraguay.