Upset of the day. The Bolivian national team won its first away match since 1993

Bolivia is typically considered the weakest team in CONMEBOL. The team often performs well at home due to its altitude advantage, with matches played at around 4 kilometers above sea level, making it difficult for opponents. However, last night, Bolivia pulled off a monumental upset.

Details: In the 8th round of World Cup 2026 qualifying, Bolivia defeated Chile 2-1 away. This victory marks Bolivia’s first away win in World Cup qualifiers since a distant 1993.

Thirty-one years ago, Bolivia thrashed Venezuela 7-1 on the road in qualification for the 1994 World Cup.

Additionally, Bolivia, which has competed internationally since 1926, defeated Chile away for the first time ever.

With 9 points, Bolivia now sits in eighth place in the qualifiers, while Chile has managed only 5 points and is currently in ninth.

Reminder: Earlier today, it was announced that legendary Argentine Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed head coach of the U.S. national team, which will co-host the 2026 World Cup.