US EditionBolivia Stun Brazil to Secure World Cup Play-Off Spot
Miguel Terceros' penalty secured Bolivia's 1-0 win over Brazil, placing them in the intercontinental playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- On Tuesday, September 9, Bolivia national team beat Brazil 1-0 in La Paz to clinch an intercontinental playoff berth, with Miguel Terceros scoring a penalty in stoppage time.
- CONMEBOL's round-robin format involves ten national teams competing for direct spots and an intercontinental play-off, with Uruguay and Colombia already securing direct qualification for next year.
- In Guayaquil, Enner Valencia's penalty secured Ecuador a 1-0 win over Argentina after Nicolas Otamendi's red card, while Ecuador also lost Moises Caicedo to dismissal.
- Bolivia will head to the intercontinental playoffs with teams from CONCACAF, Africa, Asia and Oceania in Monterrey and Guadalajara during March's international window.
- Brazil dropped to fifth in the standings with just eight wins from their 18 qualifiers, while Samir Xaud criticised referees, police and ball boys after the chaotic game in El Alto at over 4,000 metres, and coach Carlo Ancelotti praised his players' effort.
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