Bolivia Shock Brazil in World Cup 2026 Qualifier
In a stunning upset in the CONMEBOL World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, the Bolivia national team managed to defeat the football powerhouse Brazil with a narrow score of 1-0 at Estadio Municipal El Alto on Wednesday. This victory broke Brazil’s long-standing dominance and marked Bolivia’s sixth win out of their last 33 encounters. The winning goal for La Verde was scored by Miguel Terceros through a penalty kick in the 45+4th minute.
With this lone goal, Bolivia secured their spot in the World Cup 2026 play-offs after finishing seventh with 20 points. Meanwhile, in another match, Venezuela failed to secure a win after losing in a nine-goal thriller against Colombia (3-6).
As a result, six teams from the CONMEBOL zone have secured direct tickets to the World Cup 2026: Argentina, Ecuador, Colombia, Uruguay, Brazil, and Paraguay. The final standings of the CONMEBOL World Cup 2026 Qualifiers reflect the intense competition in the region.
This surprising result has shaken up the football world and showcased Bolivia’s potential on the international stage. It will be interesting to see how they perform in the upcoming play-offs and potentially secure a spot in the World Cup.
