The FIFA World Cup 26™ CONMEBOL Qualifiers saw an intense clash between the Chile Republic National Football Team and the Bolivia National Football Team. The highly anticipated match took place on 11th September 2024, at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago, Chile. With both teams looking to kick off their campaign strongly, fans were in for a thrilling encounter in this Round One fixture. Chile came into the match under pressure, following a recent streak of mixed results, while Bolivia looked to capitalize on their positive momentum.
Chile Republic National Football Team vs Bolivia National Football Team Head-to-Head
Historically, matches between Chile and Bolivia have been closely contested. In their previous meetings, Chile had the upper hand with 2 wins compared to Bolivia’s single victory. Five matches ended in draws, indicating the competitive nature of this fixture. The FIFA World Cup 26™ CONMEBOL Qualifiers, however, promised new challenges for both sides.
Recent Meetings:
- Chile 1-2 Bolivia (11th September 2024, Qualifiers)
- Bolivia 0-0 Chile (Friendlies, 2023)
- Bolivia 2-3 Chile (2022, Qualifiers)
Chile Republic National Football Team vs Bolivia National Football Team Lineups
Chile (4-1-2-1-2 Formation):
- Goalkeeper: Gabriel Arias
- Defenders: Mauricio Isla, Paulo Diaz, Gabriel Suazo, Matias Catalan
- Midfielders: Dario Osorio, Erick Pulgar, Gonzalo Tapia, Carlos Palacios
- Forwards: Eduardo Vargas, Ben Brereton
Substitutes:
- Lawrence Vigouroux, Brayan Cortes, Guillermo Maripan, Thomas Galdames, Felipe Loyola, Rodrigo Echeverria, Benjamin Kuscevic, Claudio Baeza, Vicente Pizarro (35′), Jean Meneses (60′), Williams Alarcon
Bolivia (4-3-3 Formation):
- Goalkeeper: Carlos Lampe (subbed at 45′ by Guillermo Vizcarra)
- Defenders: Marcelo Suarez, Diego Medina, Luis Haquin, Jose Sagredo
- Midfielders: Robson Matheus, Gabriel Villamil, Ervin Vaca
- Forwards: Carmelo Algarañaz, Miguel Terceros, Roberto Fernandez
Substitutes:
- Bruno Poveda, Marcelo Torrez, Luis Paz, Yomar Rocha (68′), Daniel Camacho, Enzo Monteiro, Moisés Paniagua, Jeyson Chura, Víctor Cuellar (90’+3)
Chile Republic National Football Team vs Bolivia National Football Team First Half: A Shocking Turn of Events
The match started with both teams vying for early control. Bolivia stunned the home crowd by opening the scoring in the 13th minute through Carmelo Algarañaz, who calmly finished off a well-executed pass from Roberto Fernandez. Chile, now trailing, responded aggressively, pressing Bolivia’s defense. Their persistence paid off in the 39th minute when Eduardo Vargas scored the equalizer, a crucial moment that reignited the Chilean side. However, Bolivia had other plans, as Miguel Terceros slotted in a goal in the first-half stoppage time, sending Bolivia into the break with a 2-1 lead.
First-Half Score:
- Chile 1-2 Bolivia
Chile Republic National Football Team vs Bolivia National Football Team Second Half: A Tactical Battle
Chile, facing a deficit, came out with intent in the second half, making key substitutions with Vicente Pizarro and Jean Meneses entering the field. Despite continuous efforts to find another equalizer, including multiple attempts by Eduardo Vargas and Gonzalo Tapia, Bolivia’s defense held strong. Chile had several chances but were denied either by solid goalkeeping from Guillermo Vizcarra or by Bolivia’s resolute defending. The Bolivians, on the other hand, managed the game well, using tactical fouls and slowing the tempo when necessary.
As the match progressed into stoppage time, tensions flared, resulting in multiple yellow cards. Despite Chile’s late pushes, including a corner in the 90’+8 minute, Bolivia held on to their lead, securing a vital 2-1 win.
Chile Republic National Football Team vs Bolivia National Football Team Stats
| Chile vs Bolivia Stats | Chile | Bolivia |
| Possession (%) | 58 | 42 |
| Shots (on target) | 14 (6) | 8 (4) |
| Corners | 10 | 3 |
| Fouls | 18 | 15 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
Chile Republic National Football Team vs Bolivia National Football Team Timeline and Key Events:
- 13’ – Goal: Bolivia 1-0 (Carmelo Algarañaz, assisted by Roberto Fernandez)
- 21’ – Yellow Card: Robson Matheus (Bolivia)
- 39’ – Goal: Chile 1-1 (Eduardo Vargas)
- 45’+1’ – Goal: Bolivia 2-1 (Miguel Terceros, assisted by Roberto Fernandez)
- 45’+1’ – Substitution: Guillermo Vizcarra for Carlos Lampe (Bolivia)
- 60’ – Substitution: Jean Meneses for Victor Davila (Chile)
- 68’ – Substitution: Yomar Rocha for Miguel Terceros (Bolivia)
- 88’ – Yellow Cards: Roberto Fernandez (Bolivia), Matias Catalan (Chile)
Chile Republic National Football Team vs Bolivia National Football Team Full-Time Score:
- Chile 1-2 Bolivia
Chile Republic National Football Team vs Bolivia National Football Team Impact on the Points Table:
Bolivia’s impressive 2-1 away victory against Chile boosted their position in the FIFA World Cup 26™ CONMEBOL Qualifiers standings. With this win, Bolivia moved closer to the automatic qualification spots, while Chile’s loss pushed them further down the table, increasing the pressure on the Chile Republic National Football Team to secure wins in upcoming matches.
Man of the Match:
Miguel Terceros (Bolivia) was awarded the Man of the Match for his outstanding performance. His goal at a crucial moment and involvement in Bolivia’s attacking plays made him the standout player of the game.
The FIFA World Cup 26™ CONMEBOL Qualifiers Round One fixture between the Chile Republic National Football Team and Bolivia National Football Team delivered a dramatic contest, with Bolivia emerging victorious with a 2-1 scoreline. Despite Chile’s spirited efforts, they were unable to break down Bolivia’s defense in the second half. Bolivia’s tactical brilliance and clinical finishing ensured that they left Santiago with all three points, a result that could prove crucial as the qualification campaign progresses.
