Brazil will take on Bolivia in their first qualifier for the 2026 World Cup on Friday at the Mangueirao Stadium.
The Selecao have only managed to win one out of their last four fixtures and that run includes their defeat to Croatia that sealed their 2022 World Cup fate. Brazil's interim coach Fernando Diniz will be desperate to start their qualifying campaign on a positive note.
The good thing for six-time World champions is that they are up against a team who have only managed one win in their last 11 fixtures across all competitions. Bolivia have only qualified three times for the World Cup and their last appearance was all the way back in 1994.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Brazil vs Bolivia kick-off time
| Date: | September 8, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 8.45 pm EDT |
| Venue: | Mangueirao Stadium |
The game between Brazil and Bolivia will be played at the Mangueirao Stadium on Friday. Kick-off is at 8.45 pm EDT for fans in the US.
How to watch Brazil vs Bolivia online - TV channels & live streams
The fixture will be shown live on fubo, VIX and Universo in the United States. Match highlights will be shown on the platforms after the full-time whistle. Live updates can be accessed here on GOAL.
Team news & squads
Brazil team news
The biggest headline for the Brazil team is the inclusion of Neymar, who recently signed for Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal.
He's joined by a significant number of Premier League players. Goalkeepers Alisson and Ederson, as well as Newcastle United's Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes, and the unexpected Matheus Cunha are all part of the Selecao squad.
Manchester United's Antony has been removed from the team by the Brazilian FA following recent domestic abuse allegations.
Absent due to injury are Vinicius Junior and his Real Madrid teammate Eder Militao. Lucas Paqueta of West Ham United has been left out of the squad.
Brazil predicted XI: Alisson; Vanderson, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Caio Henrique; Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton; Raphinha, Gabriel Jesus, Neymar.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Alisson, Ederson, Perri |
| Defenders: | Marquinhos, Danilo, Lodi, Ibañez, Vanderson, Henrique, Magalhães, Nino |
| Midfielders: | Casemiro, Guimarães, Veiga, Joelinton, Andre |
| Forwards: | Neymar, Jesus, Richarlison, Raphinha, Rodrygo, Cunha, Martinelli |
Bolivia team news
Bolivia is dealing with several injuries as they head to Brazil, notably missing Jeyson Chura and Jesus Sagredo.
Despite being part of the team that played against Chile in June, both Danny Bejarano and Ramiro Vaca have been excluded from the squad by manager Gustavo Costas.
Bolivia predicted XI: Lampe; Jose Sagredo, Quinteros, Roca; Diego Bejarano, Cespedes, Quiroga, Fernandez, Miguelito; Algaranaz, Moreno.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Lampe, Viscarra, Adorno, Poveda, Uraezaña |
| Defenders: | Sagredo, Bejarano, Jusino, Fernández, Haquin, Quinteros, Medina, Roca, Suárez, Cuéllar, Vaca, Álvarez, Durán, Morales, Rocha, Romero, Severiche, Velasco |
| Midfielders: | Saucedo, Villarroel, Arrascaita, Céspedes, Villamil, Ursino, Abastoflor, Moreno, Salazar, Salvatierra, Sejas, Vaca |
| Forwards: | Martins, Algarañaz, Ábrego, Terceros, Cuéllar, Martínez, Monteiro, Nava, Alipaz, Briceño, Quaglio, Uzeda, Villarroel |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Bolivia 0 - 4 Brazil | World Cup qualifier |
| October 2020 | Brazil 5 - 0 Bolivia | World Cup qualifier |
| June 2019 | Brazil 3 - 0 Bolivia | Copa America |
| October 2017 | Bolivia 0 - 0 Brazil | World Cup qualifier |
| October 2016 | Brazil 5 - 0 Bolivia | World Cup qualifier |