Inter Milan’s on loan Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez has picked up an injury while on international duty for Chile. The former Arsenal forward faces a lengthy spell on sidelines after injuring his ankle in the second half in Chile’s friendly against Columbia that ended in a 0-0 draw.

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick when his team needed it the most to help Argentina secure a 3-1 win over Ecuador and a spot in the 2018 World Cup in Russia next summer. Colombia, too, qualified for next year's World Cup, while Chile's hopes were shattered after a 3-0 loss to Brazil.

Germany thrashed Cameroon 3-1 in their last group B game to finish at the top of the table and will now take on Mexico in the semi-finals of the tournament. Meanwhile, Chile drew 1-1 with a gritty Australian side to finish second in the group and set up a semi-final clash against Portugal.