FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Bhavya Chadha
Colombia will visit the infamous Estadio Hernando Siles to take on Bolivia in their next 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. They are looking better than ever as they are yet to lose a game in their ongoing qualifiers. They won against Brazil last November with a brace from Luis Diaz.
Los Cafeteros also managed to hand a defeat to the reigning world champions Argentina in their last match. Colombia are one of the best national teams in the world but expect them to face a very difficult test against Bolivia.
The home stadium of Bolivia is located at an altitude of 3,637 meters making it one of the highest professional stadiums in the world. In 2017, Neymar even posted a pic of Brazilian players with oxygen masks before their game against Bolivia. La Verde are a very strong team at their home. They have all the tools to pull off an upset against Los Cafeteros.
Friday, October 11, 1:30 am IST
Venue: Municipal Stadium El Alto, El Alto, Bolivia
Bolivia (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-L
Columbia (in all competitions): W-D-L-W-W
The Bolivian striker has scored three goals in nine appearances for his country so far in 2024.He contributed massively to Bolivia’s 2-1 win over La Roja last month. Manager Óscar Villegas will rely heavily on his goal-scoring instinct against this mighty Colombian team.
The rise of James Rodriguez in 2024 was something no one saw coming. The Colombian midfielder won the Player of the Tournament in the 2024 Copa America. He gave out six assists and scored a goal in the summer tournament and led his nation to a silver medal. He also scored in his nation’s 2-1 win over Argentina last month.
Bolivia have their full squad available for selection.
Colombia on the other hand will be missing Jefferson Lerma due to suspension.
Total matches: 12
Bolivia won: 1
Colombia won: 8
Draws: 3
Viscarra (GK); Suarez, Haquin, Rosales; Sagredo, Cortez, Cespedes, Rodriguez; Vaca, Terceros; Algaranaz
Vargas (GK); Arias, Cuesta, Sanchez, Mojica; Richard, Carrascal; Arias, Rodriguez, Diaz; Cordoba
This will be a difficult game for Colombia. Bolivia are a very difficult team to beat on their home ground. But the individual quality that Los Cafeteros possess might be enough for them to get a win. Our Match Prediction for this one is –
Prediction: Bolivia 0-2 Colombia
India – TBD
UK – Premier Sports Player, Premier Sports 1
US – ViX, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo
Nigeria – Startimes World Football
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