Bolivie

Bolivia is a South American nation currently involved in the qualification process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Recent news focuses on their participation in a playoff match against Iraq. The winner of this match will then face France to determine a spot in the World Cup. This intercontinental playoff system is being used to allocate the final qualifying spots for the expanded 48-team tournament. Other nations like New Caledonia, Ukraine, and Italy are also involved in similar playoff scenarios. Bolivia's current relevance stems from their potential to qualify for the prestigious tournament, and the outcome of their match against Iraq will determine if they advance to face France.