Ecuador (30 points) qualified for the World Cup for the first time when it clinched one of South America’s four automatic berths with a 1-1 tie with fifth-place Uruguay (26). Ivan Kaviedes’ second-half goal set off wild celebrations in Quito. With the result, Paraguay (30) also clinched a berth in the finals. Argentina, which hosts Peru (15) tonight, was the first team to clinch. The top fourth teams in South America qualifying for the World Cup. The fifth-place team faces Australia in a two-game playoff series Nov. 20 and 25. Brazil (27) could have also clinched but it was upset by Bolivia (17), 3-1, in La Paz. Brazil, the only team to have played in every World Cup, needs to beat Venezuela (13) Nov. 14 to clinch the fourth spot. Uruguay (26) will claim fourth place if it beats Argentina (39) in Montevideo and Brazil fails to beat Venezuela, which has won a record three straight qualifiers going into its match with Paraguay tonight. Colombia (24) has an outside shot at overtaking Uruguay for fifth place. The 2001 Copa America champion beat Chile, 3-1, and travels to Asuncion to face Paraguay Nov. 14.