Bolivia’s hopes for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a hit after their loss to Colombia. This setback followed an earlier defeat against Venezuela, putting La Verde in a tough position ahead of their match against Brazil, who have won their last two games under coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Brazil had some challenging times, raising doubts about their tournament chances. However, Ancelotti’s arrival has turned things around. The midfield is strengthened by Bruno Guimarães and Carlos Casemiro, enhancing the team’s defense. The offense is showing strong performance again, creating a challenge for coach Oscar Villegas’ squad in the qualifiers.
While Bolivia may not be among the best in CONMEBOL, playing at home gives them an advantage. The Estadio Municipal El Alto is situated at 4,088 meters above sea level, making it tough for visiting teams not used to the altitude. Under coach Oscar Villegas, Bolivia aims to exploit this with key players like Miguel Terceros ready to contribute.
Bolivia lineup vs Brazil
Bolivia approaches their final CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifiers match with a fully fit squad, free from injuries or suspensions. Coach Oscar Villegas will likely use the same lineup as before, featuring the pairing of Miguel Terceros and Moises Paniagua up front.
Miguel Terceros of Bolivia and Nicolas Tagliafico of Argentina battle for the ball.
La Verde will lineup with: Carlos Lampe; Diego Arroyo, Luis Haquin, Efrain Morales, Roberto Fernandez; Ervin Vaca, Robson Matheus, Gabriel Villamil; Miguel Terceros, Moises Paniagua, Enzo Monteiro.
Brazil lineup vs Bolivia
In contrast to Bolivia, Brazil will be without an important player for the match. Carlos Casemiro is suspended due to yellow card accumulation. Carlo Ancelotti is expected to rotate the lineup, allowing fresh players to cope with the altitude’s demands.
Brazil’s lineup will be: Alisson Becker; Vitinho, Alexsandro Ribeiro, Fabricio Bruno, Caio Henrique; Andrey Santos, Bruno Guimarães; Luiz Henrique, Lucas Paquetá, Samuel Lino; Richarlison.