Bolivia down Brazil to grab World Cup play-off spot | Sports

BOGOTA, Sept 10, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Bolivia kept their 2026 World Cup dream alive by snatching a play-off place with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in El Alto on Tuesday, taking advantage of Venezuela's home defeat to Colombia. Miguel Terceros's penalty on the stroke of half-time 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 play-offs for the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Venezuela, who were hoping to qualify for the World Cup for the first time, held a one-point...