Bolivia 1-0 Brazil, FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifiers: La Verde Seal Playoff Spot With Shock Win

Bolivia sealed a stunning 1-0 victory over mighty Brazil in the FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers at the Estadio Municipal de El Alto, earning a spot in the intercontinental playoff. Miguel Terceros stepped up deep into stoppage time before halftime to break the deadlock, scoring after VAR awarded a penalty. Despite fielding a rotated side, Brazil failed to push for an equaliser in the high-altitude environment, finishing with the worst qualifying record in their history, while Bolivia kept their hopes of making a World Cup appearance alive.

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FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Bolivia vs Brazil | Photo: AP/Juan Karita

Bolivia's goalkeeper Carlos Lampe and teammate Luis Haquin celebrate their team's 1-0 victory over Brazil at the end of a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Villa Ingenio stadium in El Alto, Bolivia.

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Brazil's Estevao, right, is pressured by Bolivia's Roberto Fernandez during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Villa Ingenio stadium in El Alto, Bolivia.

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Bolivia's Moises Paniagua controls the ball challenged by Brazil's Andrey Santos during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Villa Ingenio stadium in El Alto, Bolivia.

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Bolivia's Robson Tome De Araujo, left, and Brazil's Caio Henrique battle for the ball during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Villa Ingenio stadium in El Alto, Bolivia.

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FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Bolivia vs Brazil | Photo: AP/Juan Karita
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Bolivia's Miguel Terceros, second from right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal from the penalty spot during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Brazil at Villa Ingenio stadium in El Alto, Bolivia.

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Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes falls while fighting for the ball with Bolivia's Efrain Morales during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Villa Ingenio stadium in El Alto, Bolivia.

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Brazil's Luiz Henrique shoots the ball challenged by Bolivia's Efrain Morales during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Villa Ingenio stadium in El Alto, Bolivia.

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Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes, center, and Bolivia's Enzo Monteiro, right, battle for the ball during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Villa Ingenio stadium in El Alto, Bolivia.

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Brazil's Luiz Henrique, left, and Bolivia's Roberto Fernandez battle for the ball during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Villa Ingenio stadium in El Alto, Bolivia.

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FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Bolivia vs Brazil | Photo: AP/Juan Karita
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A Bolivia fan waits for the start of a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match between Bolivia and Brazil at Villa Ingenio stadium in El Alto, Bolivia.

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