Uruguay became the 32nd and last team to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup following their 0-0 draw against Jordan in the second leg of the inter-continental playoff.
Uruguay, who went into the match with a 5-0 first leg win, were forced to a goalless draw at home by Jordan Wednesday but advanced on the aggregate victory, reports Xinhua.
Twice World Cup winners, Uruguay finished fourth in the 2010 World Cup. They will be one of the eight seeded teams in the Dec 6 World Cup draw. The seedings are based on FIFA rankings.
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