In the midst of the qualifiers for the North America 2026 World Cup, the Bolivian national team made an extremely important decision less than a month before their match against Peru in La Paz. It turns out that Argentine Gustavo Costas has ceased to be the coach of Bolivia, following the team's terrible start in the tournament.
Until now, in four matches played, the Verde has obtained zero points and has not been able to defend their home, which has often generated terror in their opponents due to the high altitude in La Paz's Hernando Siles stadium. That is why the Bolivian national team has decided not to count on Gustavo Costas anymore.
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Until now, in four matches played, the Verde has obtained zero points and has not been able to defend their home, which has often generated terror in their opponents due to the high altitude in La Paz's Hernando Siles stadium. That is why the Bolivian national team has decided not to count on Gustavo Costas anymore.
This news was expected in Bolivia because the country's own press assured that it was a matter of days before this decision was made, since there was dissatisfaction in their federation with the performance of the former coach of Alianza Lima. Although many fans on social media also claim that there is no coach who can make the team work.
On the other hand, this event has also impacted Peru since on November 16th, the Peruvian national team will visit the Verde for matchday 5 of the 2026 qualifiers. The match is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM and Bolivia's new strategist could cause Juan Reynoso to lose his position in the national team if he manages to defeat them.
How many coaches have been fired in the 2026 qualifiers?
Finally, it is important to note that Gustavo Costas is not the first coach to leave a CONMEBOL national team in this qualifying process, as Guillermo Barros Schelotto left Paraguay after the first double matchday to give his place to Daniel Garnero.
Who will be the new coach of Bolivia?
Recently, Bolivian journalist Juan Pasten stated that their national team already has a new coach. "Chávez should get ready to play more, all the guys should get ready because they will have their chance in the national team, and that's enough to beat Peru here. The new coach of the Bolivian national team is Professor Antonio Carlos Zago," said the communicator.