The drama has started even before the official kickoff of the tournament. If Ecuador is disqualified, then who will replace them? Peru, Chile or Colombia? There is some confusion related to this. Peru is the team that finished at the 5th place (and they lost the playoff to Australia). Colombia is in 6th and Chile is in 7th position. IMO, if Ecuador gets suspended, then the slot should be awarded to Italy, since they are the highest ranking team among all those who have failed to qualify to Qatar 2022. CONMEBOL doesn't deserve 4 slots anyway, if the member nations fight among each other like this.