Bolivia, aiming to reach the finals for the first time since 1994 in the United States, succeeded in eliminating Suriname. Despite falling behind first through Liam van Kilderen (48'), the young substitute Moisés Banaguwa equalized (72') before Miguel Terceros scored the winner from a penalty (79'). After advancing at the 'BBVA Monterrey' stadium, a goal that for a long time seemed sufficient to secure the win for the 123rd-ranked team, the identity of Iraq's opponent for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals has been determined. Bolivia turned the tables on Suriname 2-1 in Monterrey, booking a date with the 'Tigris Lions' in the Intercontinental Playoff final.
