Bolivia vs. Surinam: How to Watch & Time for World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Bolivia and Suriname will face off in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 10:00 PM UTC. The match marks the beginning of Pathway 2 of the tournament’s play-off stage, with the winner advancing to a final match against Iraq for a coveted spot in the expanded 48-team World Cup.

Bolivia enters the contest having played eight friendly matches, winning two, drawing one and losing five. Suriname, meanwhile, has not played a match since participating in the CONCACAF qualifying rounds. The Bolivian team is hoping the expanded World Cup format will improve their chances of qualifying for the global showpiece for the first time since 1994, having previously appeared in the tournament three times.

Bolivia’s national team coach, Oscar Villegas, anticipates that Suriname will field a team similar in style to Trinidad and Tobago – characterized by tall, strong, and fast players. He cautioned his team against complacency. A recent 3-0 friendly win over Trinidad and Tobago ended a six-game winless streak for Bolivia, potentially providing a boost in momentum.

The match will be played at Estadio BBVA, which has a capacity of 53,529 spectators. Fans can watch the game live on Dsports, DGO, Entel TV, Bolivia TV, and TUDN. Streaming options include DGO and ViX. Live updates will also be available on RPP.pe.

Guillermo Viscarra is unavailable for Bolivia due to a thigh injury, expected to preserve him sidelined until early April 2026. Suriname will be without Etienne Vaessen, who is suffering from a muscle injury.

Possible starting lineups include Guillermo Viscarra; Diego Medina, Luis Haquín, Marcelo Torrez, Roberto Carlos Fernández; Gabriel Villamíl, Robson Matheus; Miguel Terceros, Ramiro Vaca, Fernando Nava; Enzo Monteiro for Bolivia, and Etienne Vaessen; Liam van Gelderen, Myenty Abena, Melayro Bogarde, Shaquille Pinas; Dion Malone, Kenneth Paal, Denzel Jubitana; Gyrano Kerk, Sheraldo Becker and Joël Piroe for Suriname.

Bolivia recently recorded a 1-0 victory over Brazil, a result that helped them secure a playoff position in CONMEBOL qualifying. Suriname’s recent form includes a 3-1 win over Guatemala, a 4-0 victory against El Salvador, a 1-1 draw with Panama, and a 1-2 loss to El Salvador.

The winner of the Bolivia-Suriname match will face Iraq in the next stage of the inter-confederation playoff, with a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the line.