US EditionChile Misses Out on Third Consecutive FIFA World Cup, Coach Gareca Steps Down
- Chile lost 2-0 to Bolivia on Tuesday in El Alto, eliminating its chances to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- The defeat sealed Chile's third consecutive failure to reach the World Cup after poor results during Ricardo Gareca's tenure since January 2024.
- Miguel Terceros scored in the fifth minute and Enzo Monteiro added a late goal, while Chile suffered its 10th loss in the South American qualifiers.
- Gareca, who managed Chile in 17 games with just one victory, announced his resignation, reflecting that the era of the team's top players has come to an end and that he remains the last figure from that period.
- Chile sits last in the standings and will miss the World Cup, while Bolivia stays in contention for a playoff spot with 17 points and two matches left.
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On Tuesday, the Chilean football authorities put an end to the collaboration with its breeder, Ricardo Gareca.
Santiago de Chile, 10 Jun (EFE).- The cycle of the Argentine coach Ricardo Gareca in command of Chile ended this Tuesday when he lost to Bolivia by 2-0, result with which La Roja loses his third consecutive World Cup. The farewell of the 'Tigre', which many considered to be a savior at the time, arrived after a year and five months of having assumed the position of selector.The departure of Gareca was announced in case of defeat, although the op…
Santiago, Chile.- The coach of the Selection of Chile, Ricardo Gareca, said this Tuesday that he will not continue in office, after La Roja fell in his visit to Bolivia and was left without possibility to reach the World Cup 2026. "We made a decision, with the technical body (...) with the entire delegation. We inform them that we want to decompress the situation", said Gareca in a brief appearance before the press after the defeat 2-0 as a visi…
Soccer-Gareca steps down as Chile coach after failure to qualify for World Cup
SANTIAGO, Jun 10 (Reuters) -Ricardo Gareca confirmed he has stepped down as Chile head coach after their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup ended with a 2-0 away loss to Bolivia on Tuesday. Read full story
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