US EditionBolivia shocks Brazil to enter FIFA World Cup 2026 playoff tournament; Colombia thrashes Venezuela
- Bolivia secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup playoffs with a historic 1-0 victory over Brazil, achieved through a penalty by Miguel Terceros in the 46th minute.
- This victory marked Bolivia's first win against Brazil in 31 years and placed them seventh in the Conmebol qualifying table with 20 points.
- Colombia's 6-3 win over Venezuela eliminated Venezuela and aided Bolivia's playoff qualification.
- The final playoff matches will occur from March 23 to 31, 2026.
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By Federico Leiva, CNN en Español The South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup produced a big surprise on the final day: Bolivia defeated Brazil at 4,100 meters above sea level in El Alto. Since Venezuela was thrashed at home by Colombia, they qualified for the intercontinental playoff, which will not be played until March of next year, just three months before the tournament in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Now, a seven-month w…
Bolivia beat Brazil to secure berth in football World Cup playoffs
Bolivia secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup playoffs with a historic 1-0 victory over Brazil, who had already qualified. The win, which was Bolivia's first against Brazil in 31 years, came from a penalty kick scored by Miguel Terceros in the 46th minute.
A penalty of Miguel Terceros and the goal of Colombia defined the fate of the last day
Carlos Lampe is one of the footballers who has been trending on social networks for his emotional celebration after Bolivia’s victory over Brazil. This 1-0 in El Alto earned 'La Verde' to put his name in the repechaje to the World Cup 2026, growing the hopes of a country to return to a World Cup. YOU CAN SEE: Is he coming back from retirement? Moreno Martins gave strong words after seeing Bolivia in repechaje: "That’s how it’s going to be" The i…
Enrique LópezThe historic scorer of Bolivia, Marcelo Martins Moreno, was surprised to express his desire to return to the national team to contest the intercontinental repechaje to the World Cup 2026. However, the response of the current coach of La Verde, Óscar Villegas, was sharp: the striker does not enter his plans. ALSO YOU CAN READ: Bolivia defeats Brazil and will go to the repechaje of the World Cup 2026! Martins, 38 years old, officially…
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