Bolivia stun Brazil to clinch 2026 World Cup play-off spot
In a stunning upset in El Alto, Bolivia defeated Brazil 1-0 on Wednesday to secure a play-off berth for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match, played at an altitude of 4,150 metres, was decided by Miguel Terceros, who calmly converted a penalty just before half-time. The goal sealed a historic victory for Bolivia and sparked jubilant celebrations across the nation. Bolivia’s qualification hopes were boosted by Venezuela’s 6-3 home defeat to Colombia, a result that allowed the Bolivians to leapfrog Venezuela into seventh place in the final South American qualifiers standings. Head coach Oscar Villegas hailed the result, saying: “We’re very happy, but we need to keep our feet on the ground, knowing that we have to keep fighting.” Bolivia will now head into a six-team intercontinental play-off tournament in March, reportedly set to take place in Mexico. Two […]
