The Bolivian national team secured a ticket to the final of Path B of the global playoff qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, after turning their deficit against Suriname into a valuable 2-1 victory, in a match held at the Monterrey Stadium amidst a distinguished crowd that created an enthusiastic atmosphere from the start until the final whistle.

The match began with an advantage for Bolivia in terms of possession and number of attempts, as they sought to impose their rhythm early through ball rotation and high pressing.

On the other hand, the Suriname team relied on defensive organization and quick counter-attacks, with closing spaces and direct play behind the full-backs.

The first half saw many missed opportunities for both sides, ending with a goalless draw and a slight advantage for Bolivia in terms of initiative and reaching dangerous areas.

At the start of the second half, Suriname did not delay in surprising Bolivia by scoring the first goal in the 48th minute through Liam van Gelderan.

After that, the match became more open, with the pace of play moving in both directions, and Bolivia clearly eager to make a quick comeback.

Bolivia managed to score the equalizer in the 72nd minute through Moisés Paniagua, after continuous pressure, bringing the match back to the starting point and giving their players a significant morale boost.

The second goal came quickly after Australian referee Alireza Faghani awarded Bolivia a penalty, which Miguelito converted into a goal in the 79th minute, turning the tables and putting Bolivia in the lead.

After that, the Suriname team pressed more on the opponent's goal in search of an equalizer, but they were unable to score despite some dangerous attempts in the final minutes.

Thus, the match ended with a valuable victory for Bolivia, qualifying them for the final match of the global playoff, setting a date with Iraq next Wednesday at the same stadium, in a decisive match that will determine the direct qualifier for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.