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Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay qualify for 2026 WC
Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay secured their spots in the 2026 World Cup on Thursday in the next-to-last round of South American qualifiers.
Uruguay and Colombia had 3-0 wins, and Paraguay had a scoreless draw to advance to the global tournament along with already qualified Argentina, Brazil and Ecuador.
“It’s a good way to qualify. The team’s offensive play was strong, there were also many highlights in individual performances,” Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa said.
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Peru, which needed wins in the last two rounds to advance, is now out of contention following the loss to Uruguay.
“It hurts to lose, it hurts because of the effort the players put in, but today the opponent outclassed us,” Peru coach Oscar Ibanez said.
James Rodríguez opened the scoring for Colombia in the 31st minute while John Cordoba and Juan Fernando Quintero added second-half goals to secure the win over Bolivia.
The Colombians return to the World Cup after missing the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
It will be the Colombian team’s seventh appearance in the World Cup. After a debut in Chile in 1962, Colombia made three consecutive appearances between 1990 and 1998, and repeated in 2014 and 2018.
“This jersey has given me so much. I’m grateful for everything I’m doing,” said James, who is aiming to play in his third World Cup. “I’ve always given everything and I’ll keep the good things for myself.”
Paraguay is returning to the World Cup for the first time in 16 years. Its last participation was in South Africa in 2010, where Paraguay lost in the quarterfinals to the eventual champion, Spain.
World Cup champion Argentina defeated Venezuela 3-0 with two goals by Lionel Messi and remained well clear at the top of the South American standings.
The next year tournament will have a record 48 teams in an event to be co-hosted the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Forty-three teams will get their spots through continental qualifying tournaments. Another two will secure their places in the intercontinental playoffs featuring six teams and scheduled for March 2026. The three host countries automatically qualify.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Chauncey Billups, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Miami Heat reserve Terry Rozier were arrested by federal authorities, who announced a news conference Thursday morning to provide details.
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Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested as part of a widespread FBI investigation on Thursday, Fox News Digital confirmed.
The FBI will hold a news conference about its probe at 10 a.m. ET.
Rozier did not play during the Miami Heat’s game on Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic. Billups was on the sidelines for the Trail Blazers against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Billups, a Hall of Famer and NBA champion with the Detroit Pistons, played 17 years in the league. He was a five-time All-Star.
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NFL fans will be able to catch up on some sleep as Week 8 of the 2025 season heats up.
There is no international game this week as the league will turn its attention to games in Madrid and Berlin next month. There is also no doubleheader for “Monday Night Football,” allowing fans on the East Coast to get to bed at a reasonable time.
The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers will be tested first on a short week to kick off the week. As the days turn from Saturday to Sunday, there will be plenty of games to lock in to.
The New York Jets are still searching for their first win of the season, the New England Patriots are hoping to stay the darlings of the league with a win over the Cleveland Browns, the Buffalo Bills return from a bye week for a road game against the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos and Dallas Cowboys clash in a crucial midseason matchup.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) calls signals behind center during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Also, Aaron Rodgers has made it clear that his matchup against the Green Bay Packers isn’t a “revenge game.” It will be the first time he’s going up against his former team since the two parted ways. The Steelers come into the game with a 4-2 record.
The Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders will cap off the week. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are back to their winning ways, but may have a tough time against veteran Marcus Mariota, who is reportedly starting for an injured Jayden Daniels. Mariota led the Tennessee Titans to a victory over the Chiefs in the 2017-18 playoffs. It was the last time the Chiefs failed to make it to the AFC Championship.
Read below for the rest of the Week 7 schedule.
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
- Minnesota Vikings @ Los Angeles Chargers (8:15 p.m. ET)
Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
- Miami Dolphins @ Atlanta Falcons (1 p.m. ET)
- New York Jets @ Cincinnati Bengals (1 p.m. ET)
- Cleveland Browns @ New England Patriots (1 p.m. ET)
- New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles (1 p.m. ET)
- Buffalo Bills @ Carolina Panthers (1 p.m. ET)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
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- Chicago Bears @ Baltimore Ravens (1 p.m. ET)
- San Francisco 49ers @ Houston Texans (1 p.m. ET)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New Orleans Saints (4:05 p.m. ET)
- Dallas Cowboys @ Denver Broncos (4:25 p.m. ET)
- Tennessee Titans @ Indianapolis Colts (4:25 p.m. ET)
- Green Bay Packers @ Pittsburgh Steelers (8:20 p.m. ET)
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Monday, Oct. 27, 2025
- Washington Commanders @ Kansas City Chiefs (8:15 p.m. ET)
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