Brazil start their 2026 World Cup qualification cycle as they host South American minnows Bolivia within the begin of CONMEBOL qualifying.
They’re coached by Fernando Diniz, who’s making his debut accountable for Brazil, and can lead the nation on an interim foundation till Carlo Ancelotti turns into out there subsequent summer season upon the tip of his Actual Madrid tenure. Diniz, curiously, has been allowed to proceed because the supervisor of Brazilian giants Fluminense whereas he additionally leads the nationwide crew.
Brazil are lacking a bunch of attacking expertise, with Vinicius Jr and Antony each absent and Neymar lower than totally match. But they’re anticipated to be high-quality for this sport in opposition to a Bolivia facet that completed close to the underside of the qualifying desk within the 2022 cycle.
With the 2026 World Cup that includes an expanded area, CONMEBOL has been afforded two extra qualifying slots, which means that the highest six South American nations will safe computerized qualification, and a seventh will attain the intercontinental playoffs. With so many out there berths to the confederation, it is nearly a foregone conclusion that each Brazil and Argentina will attain the World Cup whereas hardly breaking a sweat.
The Sporting Information is following the Bolivia vs. Brazil match stay, offering rating updates, commentary and highlights as they occur.
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Brazil vs Bolivia stay rating
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Beginning lineups:
Brazil (4-2-3-1, proper to left): 23. Ederson (GK) — 2. Danilo, 4. Gabriel, 3. Marquinhos, 6. Lodi — 5. Casemiro, 8. Guimaraes — 7. Raphinha, 10. Neymar, 11. Rodrygo — 9. Richarlison.
Bolivia (5-4-1, proper to left): 23. Viscarra (GK) — 8. Bejarano, 3. Medina, 2. Quinteros, 5. Jusino, 17. R. Fernandez — 6. M. Suarez , 13. Arrascaita, 16. Cespedes, 15. Villamil — 9. M. Martins.
Brazil vs Bolivia stay updates, highlights, commentary
45 minutes to kick: Bolivia head coach Gustavo Costas has deployed an extremely inexperienced beginning lineup. He goes with Guillermo Viscarra in objective forward of 53-cap veteran Carlos Lampe, plus a trio of kids in defensive roles as 22-year-old Jairo Quinteros, 22-year-old Marcelo Suarez, and 21-year-old Diego Medina are all chosen.
It is a very large take a look at for such a youthful group.
Bolívia também confirmada. Miguelito no banco. pic.twitter.com/eyzbvvyzav
— Lucas Musetti Perazolli (@lucas_musetti) September 8, 2023
1 hour to kickoff: Lineups are in. Similar to Brazilian publication Globo predicted the day earlier than, Fernando Diniz has determined to start out Neymar in a No. 10 function amidst a really attacking lineup. Gabriel earns his worldwide debut, whereas Ederson is in objective for this match in opposition to a vastly inferior opponent. Casemiro wears the captain’s armband.
Brasil escalado pra enfrentar a Bolívia pic.twitter.com/T3TGgYinyu
— Diário de Torcedor (@DiarioGols) September 8, 2023
1 hour 15 minutes to kick: There’s nonetheless over an hour to go earlier than kickoff, and the scene at tonight’s 65,000 seat venue Estadio Mangueirao is already a really energetic one!
Tudo pronto para Brasil x Bolívia 🫶🏻 pic.twitter.com/2pCsFWFeUl
— Lucas Musetti Perazolli (@lucas_musetti) September 8, 2023
1 hour 30 minutes to kick: One thing unbelievable to consider is that Arsenal center-back Gabriel has by no means made an look for Brazil. He’s reportedly in line to start out tonight, incomes his worldwide debut.
Gabriel was referred to as in again in March for a World Cup qualifier however was unable to attend because of the beginning of his youngster. He was then controversially snubbed from Brazil’s 2022 World Cup roster.
Gabriel Magalhaes will begin for Brazil tomorrow vs Bolivia and can make his debut for the Seleção.
Gabriel Martinelli and Jesus on the bench. [@ESPNBrasil via @orehnato] #afc pic.twitter.com/5ztDM8PF4t
— DailyAFC (@DailyAFC) September 8, 2023
1 hour 45 minutes to kick: Interim head coach Fernando Diniz says that for him, teaching is “therapeutic” which helps clarify his want to tackle two jobs without delay.
Fernando Diniz sobre sua primeira semana na seleção brasileira repleta de elogios dos jogadores: “Ser treinador para mim é terapêutico”. pic.twitter.com/kWdwiZis0T
— Cahê Mota (@cahemota) September 7, 2023
2 hours to kickoff: If Neymar is lower than totally match to play, it will be unwise for head coach Fernando Diniz to danger his injury-riddled celebrity in a match of little significance in opposition to a far inferior opponent. But it seems that Neymar might be deployed, given his look at Brazil’s pre-match media availability.
Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus was extraordinarily in opposition to Neymar’s worldwide call-up, as the previous Paris Saint-Germain ahead has but to look for his new Saudi membership, so that is clearly a danger. Neymar, although, insists he’s wholesome to play, and even claims he might have debuted for Al Hilal earlier. But, worryingly, he did say he is “not 100%, however I am high-quality”. That is not precisely an inspiring tackle his health.
With so many different attacking stars lacking, Diniz could also be tempted to deploy Neymar right here at present.
🎙Neymar: “Não estou 100%, mas estou bem. Não levo as palavras que o [Jorge] Jesus falou na época como maldade, mas sim para preservar o seu jogador.”
“Eu iria jogar o último jogo, mas acabei levando uma pancada no treino, ele optou por me deixar fora do jogo e vir jogar na… pic.twitter.com/jGwxdAswDj
— Central do Arabão (@centraldoarabao) September 7, 2023
Brazil vs Bolivia lineups & crew information
Celebrity Neymar has not appeared for his new Saudi membership Al Hilal but since becoming a member of this summer season, as a result of his restoration from ankle surgical procedure within the spring, however he’s nearing a return. He was chosen to participate in Brazil’s pre-match media availability, which is often an indication {that a} participant is slated to start out the upcoming match.
Brazil are lacking a variety of key gamers, nevertheless. Vinicius Jr and Eder Militao have suffered severe accidents at Actual Madrid and usually are not on the roster, whereas each Antony and Lucas Paqueta had been faraway from the squad after changing into embroiled in authorized points.
Fernando Diniz has a range situation at full-back, as each side are skinny within the Brazil participant pool. Juventus right-back Danilo is a candidate to start out, however he is 32 years previous and never a long-term resolution, whereas the opposite choice is 22-year-old Vanderson who performs for Monaco and has one lone cap to his title. On the left facet, solely Renan Lodi and uncapped Caio Henrique are choices within the September squad.
Brazil beginning lineup (4-2-3-1): Ederson (GK) — Danilo, Gabriel, Marquinhos, Lodi — Casemiro, Guimaraes — Raphinha, Neymar, Rodrygo — Richarlison.
Brazil subs (12): Alisson (GK), Perri (GK), Vanderson, Nino, R. Ibanez, Henrique, Andre, Joelinton, R. Veiga, Martinelli, Cunha, Jesus.
Bolivia is led by 36-year-old ahead Marcelo Martins who performs for Colombian giants Independiente del Valle and has 102 caps to his title, the one participant within the squad with over 55 worldwide appearances.
A lot of the remaining squad performs domestically in Bolivia, however a couple of kids taking part in abroad signify the following technology of Bolivian expertise.
One participant to look at off the bench for Bolivia is 19-year-old Miguelito who performs for Brazilian facet Santos, the place he is been since becoming a member of their youth facet at 14. The younger playmaker has made his skilled debut for the membership however continues to be trying to break into the first-team squad as an everyday choice. He’s teammates on the membership and worldwide stage with fellow 19-year-old ahead Enzo Monteiro who can also be within the Bolivia squad for this match.
Additionally probably making an impression is 22-year-old winger Jaume Cuellar who performs for Barca B in Spain, on mortgage from third-tier membership Lugo.
Bolivia beginning lineup (5-4-1): Viscarra (GK) — Bejarano, Medina, Quinteros, Jusino, R. Fernandez — Arrascaita, M. Suarez, Cespedes, Villamil, — M. Martins.
Bolivia subs (12): Lampe (GK), Uraezana (GK), Haquin, Terceros, Villarroel, Algaranaz, Cuellar, Abrego, Ursino, Saucedo, Cuellar, Roca.
The right way to watch Brazil vs Bolivia
Following a late settlement, broadcast rights in the USA for Brazil’s house World Cup qualifiers have been secured by Telemundo and Univision.
Which means viewers within the USA ought to have the ability to watch the match on TV in Spanish language by way of Universo in the USA. Fubo subscribers may also entry that channel, and it’s out there on the channel’s premium streaming service Universo NOW.
The match may also be streamed in the USA by way of ViX, TelevisaUnivision’s Spanish-language service.
Brazil vs Bolivia is just not set to be out there globally to areas together with Australia, Canada, and the UK.
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Brazil vs Bolivia betting odds & strains
Brazil haven’t misplaced to Bolivia since a shock 2-1 defeat in 2009, a run of six matches unbeaten that features 5 wins and a scoreless draw, with Brazil out-scoring Bolivia 21-0 throughout that span.
There is no doubt that Brazil, who beat Bolivia 4-0 and 5-0 of their two qualifiers within the earlier World Cup cycle, will nearly absolutely come away with the win on this match. What might be debated is their margin of victory, on condition that Vinicius Jr, Antony, Lucas Paqueta, and Eder Militao are all out of the image as a result of damage or different points, and each Neymar and Gabriel Jesus are within the midst of their restoration.
Brazil
win
Draw
Bolivia
win
Each groups
to attain Y / N
Over / Underneath
4.5 objectives
BRA
-3.5
BOL
+3.5
BetMGM
(USA)
-3000
+1350
+3000
+160 / -225
+100 / -140
-115
-125
Sports activities
Interplay
(Canada)
1.02
11.00
35.00
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1.97 / 1.75
1.83
1.90
Unibet
(Australia)
1.03
17.50
41.00
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2.08 / 1.75
1.97
1.86
Dafabet
(India)
1.04
18.00
60.00
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1.91 / 1.91
2.02
1.82