US EditionVenezuela Boost Qualification Hopes as Colombia Falter
- Venezuela secured a 2-0 victory over Bolivia on Friday in Maturin, strengthening their standing in the race for a World Cup spot within the South American region.
- Venezuela’s rise follows Bolivia’s own goal by Hector Cuellar in the fifth minute and a second goal by Salomón Rondón.
- The win strengthens Venezuela’s hold on seventh place, while Colombia drew 0-0 with Peru and failed to move up in the standings.
- Argentina leads with 34 points and secured their 2026 World Cup berth in March, while Ecuador and Paraguay trail with 24 points each.
- With three rounds left, several teams including Ecuador, Brazil, Colombia, and Bolivia still have chances to qualify directly or for playoffs.
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Venezuelan football players defeated Bolivia in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
At the close of the 15th day of the South American World Cup qualifiers, the Venezuelan team won a 2 to 0 victory over Bolivia in the Maturín Monumental Stadium, so that the Vinotinto will take hold in the repechaje position. READ ALSO: Argentina strengthens leadership in South American qualifiers towards the 2026 World Cup Venezuela had the obligation to leave airosa on Friday in front of a direct opponent like Bolivia, who also fights for the …
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With the midfielder Héctor Cuéllar's autogoal and a bit of the Salómon Rondón batter, Venezuela surpassed Bolivia on Tuesday 2-0 and extended its advantage over the Green, a direct rival in the fight for the seventh position of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, which gives access to the intercontinental repesca.
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