- They had two head coaches during the season.
- Achieved three consecutive wins in World Cup Qualifiers for the first time in over 30 years.
Bolivia had an inconsistent 2024 but ended the year on a high note, keeping their hopes alive for the 2026 World Cup. The team played a total of 14 matches, recording 4 wins, 1 draw, and 9 losses.
Participation in the CONMEBOL Copa América™
La Verde was part of Group C, alongside Uruguay, the United States, and Panama. They suffered three losses, which marked the end of Antônio Carlos Zago's tenure as head coach of the national team.
Progress in the World Cup Qualifiers
The arrival of Óscar Villegas completely revitalized Bolivia. The team achieved three consecutive victories: a 4-0 win over Venezuela, a 2-1 victory against Chile (away), and a 1-0 triumph against Colombia, which was the last undefeated team in the qualifiers. Bolivia hadn’t achieved a streak like this since 1993.
They ended the year with 13 points, sitting in seventh place in the standings, currently in the playoff position for a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
Miguel Terceros, the Top Scorer
At just 20 years old, the Santos player scored 5 goals for Bolivia in 2024. Four of them came in the qualifiers, and all contributed directly to earning points: he scored in the three wins (Venezuela, Chile, Colombia) and in the 2-2 draw against Paraguay.
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