The Pacific Islanders crossed five times to start their Rugby World Cup campaign with a bonus-point win.

Marseille said the forward, with 143 caps for Chile, had signed a deal at the Velodrome after passing a medical.

With Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador and Uruguay already qualified, all that was to play for in the final round of South American qualifying was fifth place.

The 33-year-old inspired his country to a 3-2 win away against Bolivia.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved a penalty from Arturo Vidal but Eduardo Vargas equalised with the rebound.

It has been another busy few days of action.

Sweden eventually beat Chile 2-0 after play resumed.

Santos are set to bring in the ex-Albiceleste boss.

The US Soccer Federation officials are looking into hosting matches next year.

Arturo Vidal scored a spectacular headed own goal while Victor Caceres and Richard Ortiz both netted.

The footballing world took to social media to express their distaste at the decision made by the referee in Sunday’s final

Lars Stindl scored the only goal of the game against the run of play.

Claudio Bravo saved all three penalties from Portugal’s Ricardo Quaresma, Joao Moutinho and Nani.

Arturo Vidal and Eduardo Vargas grabbed the goals but the VAR stole the show!

Gerardo Martino’s side secured an impressive victory despite the absence of Lionel Messi.

The Copa America-winning manager has stepped down as Chile boss following a public disagreement.

The exit clause is reportedly $6.3million and the 55-year-old Copa America-winning coach says he just wants to move on.

The team came under fire for losing the 2014 World Cup and 2015 Copa America at the climactic stage.

Uruguay’s Jorge Fucile has launched an astonishing attack on the Arsenal star.

The 28-year-old football genius left the pitch ashen-faced after Argentina lost the Copa America.

Members of the Barcelona star’s family were set upon by Chile fans as the hosts claimed victory after a penalty shootout.

Finalists Argentina and Chile unsurprisingly feature heavily.

10-man Peru just couldn’t cope with Eduardo Vargas last night.

Teams have set out with a defensive mindset in this year’s tournament, meaning no strikers feature.

Paolo Guerrero is the name on everybody’s lips after a fine individual display.

The Uruguay star was sent off for reacting to the incident in question.

Meanwhile, Chile turned on the style to ensure qualification for the quarter-finals.

The player starred in the Italian side’s Champions League run last season.

The combative Juventus midfielder scored twice and set up another as the hosts drew 3-3.

Juventus star Arturo Vidal bounced back from the disappointment of defeat to Barcelona in last week’s Champions League final

Gaizka Mendieta and Guillem Balague give their thoughts on the Spanish team’s failure one month on.

The Juventus midfielder has reportedly told those close to him he will respect The Old Lady’s final decision on any prospective switch.

No, we don’t know why either.

Oh.

Mauricio Pinilla is the alleged victim.

The hosts go through to set up another mouth-watering fixture with Colombia in the quarter-finals while Chile and Uruguay are heading home.

Gonzalo Jara missed his spot-kick after 120 minutes of enthralling football ended 1-1.