Bolivia vs Paraguay: High-Stakes World Cup Qualifier Set for Tuesday

The highly anticipated World Cup qualification match between Bolivia and Paraguay is set to take place on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the Estadio Municipal El Alto in El Alto, Bolivia. The match kicks off at 12 pm PT / 3 pm ET in the US, and it promises to be a crucial encounter for both teams in their quest for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Bolivia, under the guidance of coach Oscar Villegas, will be looking to bounce back from recent heavy defeats against Argentina and Ecuador. However, they have a strong home record, having won their last three CONMEBOL qualifiers at home without conceding a goal. Key players like Luis Haquin, Efrain Morales, and Lucas Chavez are expected to play significant roles, although defender Jose Sagredo will be absent due to a suspension.

Paraguay, on the other hand, is in excellent form, having extended their unbeaten run in qualifying to five games with a recent 2-1 victory over world champions Argentina. Coach Gustavo Alfaro‘s team will be without defenders Omar Alderete and midfielder Andres Cubas due to suspensions, but they are confident in their ability to maintain their defensive solidity. Forward Antonio Sanabria, who has scored four goals in the qualifiers, is likely to start up front.

The match will be a challenging one for Paraguay, given the high altitude of El Alto, which is 4,150 meters above sea level. Despite this, Paraguay’s resilient defense, which has not conceded more than one goal in any of their last 11 qualifying matches, will be crucial in their bid to extend their undefeated run to six games.

For fans in the USA, the match will be available to stream online via Fanatiz, as it is not televised on traditional TV channels.