Montevideo, Feb 5 (IANS): Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Colombia booked their berth at this year's New Zealand U-20 FIFA World Cup after the penultimate round of the South American U-20 Championship here.
Top scorer Giovanni Simeone from Argentina, son of Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone, scored twice in his team's 3-0 win over Paraguay Wednesday night, taking his goal tally to nine at the championship, reports Xinhua.
Brazil substitute Thalles inspired his team to a 5-0 victory over Peru, while hosts Uruguay tied with Colombia after a goalless match.
Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Colombia are currently ranked first to fourth in the standings with fifth-placed Paraguay five points behind.
With just one round left, the standings ensured the top four teams the continent's four tickets to the New Zealand U-20 World Cup, which will kick off May 30.