Brazil go down to Bolivians

BOLIVIA kept their 2026 World Cup dream alive by snatching a playoff place with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in El Alto on Tuesday, taking advantage of Venezuela’s home defeat to Colombia.

- BY VOICE SPORTS TEAM

Miguel Terceros’ penalty on the stroke of halftime proved to be the difference for Bolivia against the five-time world champions, in a match played 4 150 metres above sea level.

The victory dragged Bolivia above Venezuela into seventh place in the final standings of South American qualifying, earning them a berth in next year's continental playoffs for the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.