The action around CONMEBOL on THU 05 OCT 2017 saw Paraguay and Peru edge closer to the Men’s World Cup, with Argentina’s hopes now in serious peril.

• Venezuela 00-00 Uruguay: Despite being out of the picture already, the Vinotinto played the role of spoilers and held Uruguay to a goalless draw. Regardless, the Celeste earn at least a playoff place and need only a point at home to Bolivia on Tuesday to qualify.
• Argentina 00-00 Peru: Lionel MESSI struck the post and nearly had two assists, but a shocked crowd at the Bombonera filed out having seen their squad tumble to sixth in CONMEBOL, behind Peru on goals scored. The Incas, meanwhile, can qualify for the first time since 1982 with a win over Colombia on Tuesday.
• Chile 02-01 Ecuador: Romario IBARRA scored a late equaliser for Ecuador, but almost immediately after the restart, Alexis SÁNCHEZ scored off a rebound to claim the three points for la Roja, who visit Brazil on Tuesday needing a draw to secure at least a playoff place.
• Colombia 01-02 Paraguay: Radamel FALCAO’s goal had given Colombia the late lead, but the script was flipped when Óscar CARDOZO and Antonio SANABRIA both scored, the latter in stoppage time. The Guaraníes thus keep their hopes of reaching Russia alive.
• Advanced this matchday: Uruguay
• Eliminated this matchday: Ecuador