World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Argentina loses to Uruguay 1-0 but qualifies for 2006 World Cup
Oct. 12, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (South American Qualifiers) : Uruguay defeated Argentina by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup qualifying game (Qualifying Tournament) on Wednesday. Argentina secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Uruguay is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Qualifying Tournament
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Overview
Uruguay at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1930, 1950)
- 10 appearances (first in 1930)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1930, 1950) Fourth Place (1954, 1970)
Argentina at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1978, 1986)
- 13 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978, 1986) Runners-up (1930, 1990)
Uruguay
1:0
Argentina
1:0 (0:0)
- 12 October 2005
Qualifying Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Brazil | 34 |
| Argentina | 34 |
 Ecuador | 28 |
 Paraguay | 28 |
| Uruguay | 25 |
 Colombia | 24 |
 Chile | 22 |
 Peru | 18 |
 Venezuela | 18 |
 Bolivia | 14 |
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