Bolivia aims for the 2026 World Cup: Playoff in Mexico, luxury venue and rivals

Bolivia will Face Suriname in Mexico for a Ticket to the 2026 World Cup

The Bolivian national team is preparing for a crucial match against Suriname in the semi-final of the international play-off, with the aim of securing their place in the 2026 World Cup. FIFA has confirmed that the stadium in Monterrey, Mexico, will be the venue for this exciting encounter, scheduled for March 26. The stadium, where Sergio Ramos currently plays, will be the stage for both the semi-final between Bolivia and Suriname and the final. The winner of this match will face the Democratic Republic of Congo on March 31, in search of a coveted place in the World Cup. In addition to this match, another semi-final will be played on March 26 between New Caledonia and Jamaica, which will take place at the Estadio de Guadalajara, also in Mexico. The winner of this match will face Iraq in the final, on March 31. It is important to note that both Guadalajara and Monterrey will be venues during the final phase of the World Cup, which will be jointly organized by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Guadalajara will host four group stage matches, while Monterrey will host three matches from the same phase and one round of 16 match. The European repechage also promises great emotions, with the following matchups:

• Italy vs. Northern Ireland
• Poland vs. Albania
• Turkey vs. Romania
• Ukraine vs. Sweden
• Slovakia vs. Kosovo
• Czech Republic vs. Ireland
• Denmark vs. North Macedonia
• Wales vs. Bosnia

Once the repechages are concluded, the 48 national teams that will participate in the 2026 World Cup will be completed, which promises to be the tournament with the largest number of participants in the history of the competition. The group stage draw of the championship is scheduled for December 5 in Washington.

The 42 selections with a guaranteed spot are:

• United States, Canada, and Mexico (hosts).
• Austria, Belgium, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland (Europe)
• Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay (South America)
• Iran, Japan, Jordan, Republic of Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, and Australia (Asian confederation).
• Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia (Africa)
• Curaçao, Haiti, Panama (North, Central America and Caribbean).