Bolivia (Plurinational State of) vs Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of): Previous Stats | Clasificación Mundial 2026 - Sudamérica 2023
Historical Context
2026 FIFA World Cup qualification began in June 2023 with the first round of matches, determining which teams will advance to the group stage.
Bolivia and Venezuela are both South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) members, and they have a long history of competing against each other in various tournaments.
In the previous FIFA World Cup qualification cycle, Bolivia finished in ninth place in the CONMEBOL standings, while Venezuela finished in tenth place.
Head-to-Head Record
Bolivia and Venezuela have played a total of 29 matches against each other, with Bolivia winning 12, Venezuela winning 9, and 8 draws.
Recent Matches
The two teams last met in a friendly match in March 2023, which Venezuela won 3-1.
In their most recent FIFA World Cup qualification match, on November 12, 2020, Bolivia defeated Venezuela 3-0 in La Paz.
FIFA World Ranking
As of March 2023, Bolivia is ranked 82nd in the FIFA World Ranking, while Venezuela is ranked 103rd.
Current Form
Bolivia has won three of its last five matches, including a 1-0 victory over Panama in a friendly in January 2023.
Venezuela has won two of its last five matches, including a 2-1 victory over Haiti in a friendly in January 2023.
Upcoming Matches
Bolivia's next match is against Paraguay on March 26, 2023, in Asunción.
Venezuela's next match is against Argentina on March 28, 2023, in Buenos Aires.
Conclusion
Bolivia and Venezuela are both teams with a lot of potential, and they will be looking to make a statement in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Bolivia has a slight edge in the head-to-head record, but Venezuela is the higher-ranked team in the FIFA World Ranking.
Both teams will be looking to start their qualification campaign on a positive note when they face off in their first match on March 26, 2023.
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