📹 Altitude takes its toll, Brazil trailing against Bolivia | OneFootball

At the altitude of 4,150 meters in El Alto, Brazil is losing to Bolivia 1-0, this Tuesday (9th), in the last round of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

Two factors were decisive in the first 45 minutes: the lack of team cohesion, as only the goalkeeper Alisson and midfielder Bruno Guimarães were kept in the starting lineup, and, mainly, the altitude.

The ball "runs too much" and, of course, there's a lack of air for any strong sprint.

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In stoppage time, Bruno Guimarães committed a foul in the area. The penalty was awarded after a VAR review. Miguelito, formerly of Santos, took the shot into the corner and opened the scoring for Bolivia.

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With the partial victory and the draw between Venezuela and Colombia, Bolivia is reaching 20 points and rising to seventh position, which guarantees them a spot in the playoffs.

On Brazil's side, the partial defeat leaves the team in fourth place with 28 points.

Simply, the worst position for the Canarinho in the history of the Qualifiers.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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