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Brazil take on Bolivia in the opening match of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign on Saturday, September 9 at the Estádio Estadual Jornalista Edgar Augusto Proença in Para, Brazil. Brazil will look to forget their 2022 World Cup campaign, where they lost to Croatia in the quarterfinals, and start afresh.
Brazil’s form in recent games has been poor, as they have lost four of the last six matches, including losses against Morocco and Senegal after the 2022 World Cup. Brazil suffered an embarrassing 4-2 defeat to Senegal in their last game. New boss Fernando Diniz has left Manchester United's Antony out of the Brazil squad courtesy of his domestic violence allegations.
Bolivia could be the main beneficiary of the expansion of the World Cup because they pick up so many points in their mountain fortress, at the extreme altitude of La Paz, that there is always a chance of making the cut. They have won only one game in 2023 out of the five played, with the only win coming against Saudi Arabia. However, they will be playing away in Brazil against the home team, so it will be difficult to get past this Brazilian side full of stars.
Head-to-Head:
- In 32 matches played between them, Brazil have won 23 while Bolivia have won five, and four games were drawn.
- Brazilian legend Zico is the top scorer in this fixture with eight goals.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Brazil vs Bolivia
When and where will the Brazil vs Bolivia, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier take place?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier between Brazil and Bolivia will take place on Saturday, September 9 at 6:15 a.m. IST at the Estádio Estadual Jornalista Edgar Augusto Proença in Para, Brazil.
Where to watch the live telecast of the Brazil vs Bolivia, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier in India?
The live telecast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier between Brazil and Bolivia will not be broadcast in India.
Where to watch the live stream of the Brazil vs Bolivia, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier in India?
The live stream of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier between Brazil and Bolivia will be available for free on FIFA+ in India.
Where to catch live scores of the Brazil vs Bolivia, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier in India?
The SportsTiger website and app will provide you with live scores and live updates of all the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier matches.
Predicted lineups:
Brazil: Alisson, Renan Lodi, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Danilo, Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Gabriel Martinelli, Neymar Jr., Rodrygo, Richarlison
Bolivia: Guillermo Viscarra; Carlos Roca, Adriano Jusino, Marcelo Suárez; Diego Medina, Jaime Arrascaita, Luciano Ursino, Miguel Terceros, Efrain Morales; Víctor Abrego, Fernando Nava
