- Defeated Brazil 1-0 and took advantage of Venezuela’s loss to Colombia.
- Haven’t played a World Cup since 1994.
In the final round of the South American Qualifiers, the CONMEBOL team that will play the playoff for a place in the 2026 World Cup was decided: Bolivia beat Venezuela to seventh place.
La Verde, coached by Óscar Villegas, defeated Brazil 1-0 with a goal from Miguel Terceros, while Venezuela lost 6-3 to Colombia. With 20 points (6 wins, 2 draws, 10 defeats), Bolivia secured a place in the 2026 World Cup playoff.
How and when will the 2026 World Cup playoff be played?
The playoff will take place between March 23 and 31, 2026, and will feature six teams: Bolivia, New Caledonia, and representatives from Asia (AFC), Africa (CAF), and two from Concacaf.
The six teams will be divided into two groups of three. In each group, the two lower-ranked FIFA teams will play a semifinal, while the highest-ranked team advances directly to the final. The winner of each final will qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has Bolivia played?
Bolivia has played in three World Cups in its history: 1930 (Uruguay), 1950 (Brazil), and 1994 (United States).
