This is Bolivia and Venezuela’s nightthe two selections of South America that still opt for the intercontinental playback for the 2026 World Cup. Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador, Colombia and Paraguay They are already classified on the last day of the South American Liguilla, which is played at dawn from Tuesday to Wednesday Spanish time. Peru and Chile They are the two eliminated.
Venezuelawho has never played a WorldIt has 18 points and receives Colombia. Bolivia, He has added 17 in this league, he has participated in the World Cup on 3 occasions: in the first edition (that of 1930), that of 1950 and that of 1994 (in this, 31 years ago, with Xabier Azkargorta as a coach).
Bolivia, against Brazil
The Bolivian team will play its last letter to access the playback against Brazil hoping that the Vinotinto does not win. “On Brazil, we have to try to do our job, we know the team that is and the class of players they have and we only have to think about winning,” said Roberto Carlos Fernández. Carlo Ancelotti, current coach of Brazil, confirmed that he will make many changes in the ‘Canarinha’ to adapt to the height of El Alto, 4,150 meters above sea level and the stage of the match.
The Bolivian team, during a training
Bolivia and Brazil have faced on Bolivian soil in the South American qualifiers 8 times, in which 3 has won the green, 3 the ‘canarinha’ and 2 draws.
Venezuela depends on itself to access the player: if you win Colombia, you will get the pass. Vinotinto serves the triumph, but also the draw if Bolivia ties or loses. And the defeat if the green also falls against Brazil. In La Repesca, which will be played in March 2026, another 5 selections will participate: one from Africa, one from Asia, another from Oceania and two of Concacaf. In the qualifiers, Venezuela and Colombia have faced 19 times: the coffee growers won 10 times, Venezuela 3 and 6 draws.
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