In matches like this, teamwork is more important than individual quality”. Monterrey, a key venue on the road to the 2026 World Cup. The BBVA Rayados Stadium (called 'Monterrey' for the World Cup) has a capacity of over 53,000 spectators and serves as one of the main venues for this playoff, and will also be a protagonist in the World Cup. During the 2026 World Cup, this venue will host: Three group stage matches, One round of 16 match (June 29, 2026). Inaugurated in 2015, the venue is one of the 16 stadiums for the biggest tournament in football history, with 48 national teams and 104 matches. The Bolivia and Suriname national teams face each other this Thursday at the Monterrey Stadium for a spot in the playoff final for the 2026 World Cup. For these teams, the duel represents the last chance to stay in the fight for one of the last available tickets to the tournament. The match is part of the FIFA Qualifying Tournament, where six teams are seeking two spots for the World Cup, and is being held in Monterrey and Guadalajara. Schedule and broadcast for Bolivia vs. Surinam in the World Cup playoff. The match will be played this Thursday starting at 4:00 PM at the 'Gigante de Acero' in Guadalupe (Nuevo León) and will determine the rival for the Iraq national team in the playoff final. In the preview, midfielder Ramiro Vaca made the team's position clear: “This will be a Bolivia that will not despair, that will show its best attributes to achieve this objective”. Defender Luis Haquín emphasized the team's commitment for this decisive duel: “Spilling blood for the jersey, that is non-negotable... I would bet my life on my teammates”. On the other side, Surinam seeks to make history and qualify for a World Cup for the first time. The broadcast can be seen on pay TV and streaming: Match: Bolivia vs. Surinam. Stage: Playoff semi-final for the World Cup. Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026. Time: 4:00 PM (Central Mexico Time). Venue: Monterrey Stadium in Guadalalupe, Nuevo León. Broadcast in Mexico: TUDN and ViX. International streaming: FIFA+ (availability by territory). The winner will advance to the final on March 31 at the same venue, where the pass to the FIFA World Cup will be decided within Group I alongside France, Norway, and Senegal. Bolivia and Surinam, one step away from the playoff final. Bolivia arrives with the goal of returning to a World Cup for the first time since 1994, after remaining competitive in the South American qualifiers and securing its place in this tournament. Coach Óscar Villega has bet on a renewal of the squad since 2024, with a mix of young players and experienced international players. The team led by Henk ten Cathe arrives with confidence in its collective structure and offensive potential. The Dutch coach emphasized the team's focus before the match: “I think we have a lot of quality, but the most notable thing is the team spirit”.
