Bolivia 1-0 Brazil: Miguelito scores the only goal, few chances for Brazil

Brazil have few opportunities away from home at 4,100 meters, Miguelito scores the penalty in the first half's extra time.

Match Report

Miguel Terceros scored from a penalty in the first half and Bolivia downed Brazil 1-0 on Tuesday in South American qualifying which combined with Colombia’s win over Venezuela helped the Bolivians advance to the playoff tournament for the 2026 World Cup.

Terceros converted in the 45th minute for the Bolivians who defeated Brazil at home for the first time since 2019.

The playoff tournament will involve six nations and will be played in March's international window to decide the last two spots for the World Cup to be played next year in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Bolivia is aiming to qualify for its fourth World Cup and first since 1994.

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Line-ups

Bolivia XI: Carlos Lampe, Luis Haquín, Roberto Fernández, Gabriel Villamíl, Efraín Morales, Daniel Medina, Miguelito, Moises Paniagua, Robson Matheus, Ervin Vaca, Enzo Monteiro

Subs: José Sagredo, Guillermo Viscarra, Moisés Villarroel, Carmelo Algarañaz, Henry Vaca, Rodrigo Banegas, Carlos Melgar, Dario Torrico, Héctor Cuellar, Yomar Rocha, Luis Paz, Diego Arroyo

Brazil XI: Alisson, Guimaraes, Richarlison, Paqueta, Fabrício Bruno, Caio Henrique, Lino, Vitinho, Alexsandro, Luiz Henrique, Andrey Santos

Subs: Marquinhos, Douglas, Pereira, Raphinha, Gabriel, Jean Lucas, Hugo Souza, Martinelli, João Pedro, Bento, Wesley Vinícius França Lima, Estêvão