Overview
- Kickoff is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 10 at 12:00 p.m. in Bolivia at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium in Istanbul.
- Broadcast in Bolivia will air on Unitel, Tuves, AXS and Fútbol Canal, with Jordan TV Sport carrying the match in Jordan, and streaming available via AXS+ (subscription) or Unitel’s website.
- Bolivia is using the October FIFA window to build form before the March 2026 intercontinental playoff, where ranking points could influence the bracket.
- Coach Óscar Villegas reported selection losses, including earlier injuries to Lucas Macazaga and Moisés Paniagua and late setbacks for Efraín Morales, Marcelo Torrez and Gustavo Peredo.
- Moisés Villarroel received clearance to join in Istanbul as several Brazil‑based players travel directly, and Bolivia is slated to face Russia next on the European tour.