US EditionSierralta Sees Red as Chile's World Cup Hopes End
- Chile lost 2-0 to Bolivia at El Alto Stadium on June 10, 2025, which ended their chances to qualify for the World Cup.
- The defeat followed red cards for Bolivia’s Lucas Chavez and Chile’s Francisco Sierralta, which left both teams reduced to 10 men early in the match.
- Miguel Terceros scored in the fifth minute and Enzo Monteiro sealed the victory with a late goal after a spilled save by Chile’s goalkeeper Brayan Cortés.
- Chile has only won two out of 16 qualifiers, currently sits last in South America’s 10-team table, and Alexis Sánchez said, "We have to ask people to forgive us."
- This defeat ensures Chile will not participate in their third straight World Cup, while Bolivia remains in contention for a playoff spot, keeping their qualification hopes alive in the region.
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Idaho Press
Chile loses at Bolivia and will miss third straight World Cup, Uruguay nears qualifying spot
Chile will miss a third consecutive World Cup after losing 2-0 at Bolivia on Tuesday to remain last in South America's 10-team round-robin competition. Head coach Ricardo Gareca later said he he was standing down after his team’s failure.
The defeat against Bolivia marks the end of a new failed cycle for La Roja and provokes the departure of Ricardo Gareca
There was no room for miracles and Chile was left out of the match for the third consecutive World Cup. La Roja was unable to prolong his agony and reaped another defeat in the South American eliminatories. This time the executioner was Bolivia, who defeated by 2-0 and definitively distanced Ricardo Gareca from the championship that will be played by Canada, the United States and Mexico. Enough to finish with the mathematical options of the Chil…
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