Match report

Bolivia Stuns Brazil 1-0 in World Cup Qualification South America

Bolivia
Bolivia
1–0
FT
Brazil
Brazil
Sep 9, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, Bolivia stunned Brazil with a 1-0 victory in their World Cup Qualification South America match. Miguelito's penalty in the 45th minute proved decisive as Bolivia held off the Brazilian onslaught to claim a crucial three points.

Key Facts

  • • Bolivia 1-0 Brazil in World Cup Qualification South America
  • • Miguelito scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 45th minute
  • • Brazil had multiple substitutions but could not break through Bolivia's defense
  • • Bruno Guimarães and Fabrício Bruno received yellow cards for Brazil
  • • The match saw several key substitutions from both teams, but Bolivia maintained their lead

Lineups

Bolivia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Lampe (G)
  • 3 D. Medina (D)
  • 4 L. Haquin (D)
  • 5 E. Morales (D)
  • 17 R. Fernandez (D)
  • 14 Robson Matheus (M)
  • 16 E. Vaca Moreno (M)
  • 15 G. Villamil (M)
  • 7 Miguelito (F)
  • 9 E. Monteiro (F)
  • 13 M. Paniagua (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 L. Banegas
  • 23 G. Viscarra
  • 2 D. Arroyo
  • 6 H. Cuellar
  • 18 Y. Rocha
  • 22 L. Paz
  • 19 D. Torrico
  • 10 C. A. Melgar
  • 8 M. Villarroel
  • 11 C. Algaranaz
  • 21 J. Sagredo
  • 20 H. Vaca

Brazil

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 13 Vitinho (D)
  • 14 Fabricio Bruno (D)
  • 15 Alexsandro (D)
  • 16 Caio Henrique (D)
  • 11 Lucas Paqueta (M)
  • 18 Andrey Santos (M)
  • 8 Bruno Guimaraes (M)
  • 19 Luiz Henrique (F)
  • 9 Richarlison (F)
  • 21 Samuel Lino (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Bento
  • 23 Hugo Souza
  • 2 Wesley Franca
  • 3 Gabriel
  • 4 Marquinhos
  • 5 A. Pereira
  • 6 D. Santos
  • 7 Joao Pedro
  • 10 Raphinha
  • 17 Jean Lucas
  • 20 Estêvão
  • 22 G. Martinelli

Timeline

  1. Bolivia
    45'+2 Bolivia Var · Penalty confirmed
    R. Fernández
  2. Bolivia
    45' Bolivia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Medina · On: Yomar Rocha
  3. Bolivia
    45' Bolivia Goal · Penalty
    Miguelito
  4. Bolivia
    60' Bolivia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Vaca Moreno · On: H. Cuellar
  5. Brazil
    61' Brazil subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Vitinho · On: Marquinhos
  6. Brazil
    61' Brazil subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Richarlison · On: João Pedro
  7. Brazil
    61' Brazil subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Samuel Lino · On: Raphinha
  8. Brazil
    61' Brazil subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Luiz Henrique · On: Estêvão
  9. Bolivia
    70' Bolivia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Monteiro · On: C. Algarañaz
  10. Brazil
    73' Brazil subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Andrey Santos · On: Jean Lucas
  11. Brazil
    80' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Bruno Guimaraes

    Foul

  12. Brazil
    85' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Fabrício Bruno

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Bolivia Brazil
Fouls 18 9
Pass Accuracy 89% 89%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 10
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 306 428
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 5 6
Shots on Target 10 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 1
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 271 381
Shots Inside Box 6 4
Saves 3 9
Shots Outside Box 17 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bolivia's penalty confirmed by VAR in the 45th minute gave them a crucial lead going into halftime
  • ▸ Brazil's inability to capitalize on several substitutions and maintain a strong attacking presence throughout the match allowed Bolivia to hold on to their lead