Ronald Araujo and Darwin Nunez scored in each half as Uruguay beаt Argentina 2-0 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier on Thursday.

Before halftime at La Bombonera, Araujo ran onto a Matias Vina cross from the left side and fired a first-time shot into the far corner.

Despite captain Lionel Messi’s dazzling displays, Argentina couldn’t break down Uruguay’s solid back four.

Lautaro Martinez, who replaced Alexis Mac Allister at halftime, nearly equalized with a header that Sergio Rochet saved after Angel Di Maria’s corner.

Nunez’s calm finish past Emiliano Martinez following Nicolas de la Cruz’s through ball sealed the win for the Celeste.

It terminated the reigning world champions’ 14-game unbeaten streak and cut their 10-team South American qualifying group lead over Uruguay to two points.

Colombia defeated Brazil 2-1 in Barranquilla as Liverpool forward Luis Diaz scored twice in the second half.

Gabriel Martinelli and Vinicius Junior combined to score in the fourth minute at Estadio Metropolitano.

Colombia gained confidence after halftime, as Diaz’s threatening shot was saved by Liverpool teammate Alisson following Luis Sinisterra’s good work.

After two minutes, Diaz headed home Cristian Borja’s cross beyond Alisson.

Diaz headed a James Rodriguez cross past Alisson in the 79th minute, rising above a motionless Emerson Royal. The Cafeteros kept pushing forward.

Colombia finishes third in the group with nine points from five games, three behind Argentina.

Brazil is sixth with seven points after three losses for the first time since 2019.

On Thursday, Bolivia defeated Peru 2-0 at home, Venezuela drew Ecuador 0-0, and Paraguay drew Chile 0-0 in Santiago within qualifiers.