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Bolivia faces Paraguay in an international friendly on Sunday, September 27, with kickoff at 4:30 PM ET from Audi Field in Washington, D.C. In the United States, the match airs live on FOX Deportes and streams on Fubo and FOX One. It is the first match of the new World Cup cycle for both CONMEBOL sides after very different 2026 campaigns.
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| Match | Bolivia vs Paraguay |
| Date | Sunday, September 27 |
| Kickoff | 4:30 PM ET |
| Competition | Men’s international friendly |
| U.S. TV | FOX Deportes (live) |
| U.S. Stream | Fubo (carries FOX Deportes), FOX One |
| Venue | Audi Field, Washington, D.C. |
Where to Watch Bolivia vs Paraguay
FOX Deportes is the confirmed U.S. television home for Bolivia vs Paraguay, airing the friendly live in Spanish at 4:30 PM ET on Sunday. Fubo carries FOX Deportes, so subscribers can watch the match live through the service, and FOX Deportes programming also streams live on FOX One. No other U.S. television or streaming outlet has been confirmed for this fixture.
Why the Match Matters
Paraguay returns to the field for the first time since the 2026 World Cup, where Gustavo Alfaro’s side reached the Round of 16 before falling to France. The Albirroja’s tournament run included a Round of 32 upset of Germany, won 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw. With Alfaro’s contract renewed through 2030 and Paraguay set to co-host the centenary World Cup alongside Argentina and Uruguay, this window opens a new cycle with continuity at the top and fresh faces in the squad.
Bolivia begins a very different reset. La Verde missed the 2026 World Cup through the intercontinental playoff, beating Suriname 2-1 before falling 1-2 to Iraq in March 2026. Head coach Oscar Villegas has doubled down on youth for the new cycle: his 26-man squad averages just 23.8 years old, with 13 players aged 23 or younger. Veteran goalkeeper Carlos Lampe was left out of the squad, while defender Carlos Medina and forward Jose Flores earned their first senior call-ups.
Recent Form
Form below covers each side’s most recent competitive fixtures.
Bolivia closed the 2026 qualifying cycle with a 1-0 win over Brazil on September 9, 2025, then entered the intercontinental playoff in March 2026. La Verde beat Suriname 2-1 in the semifinal before the 1-2 loss to Iraq ended their World Cup dream. Since that defeat, Bolivia have played twice more, losing friendlies 4-0 to Scotland and 4-0 to Algeria in June.
Paraguay finished sixth in CONMEBOL qualifying with seven wins, four draws and seven defeats from 18 matches, securing direct qualification to the 2026 World Cup. At the tournament, Alfaro’s side held Germany 0-0 and advanced 4-3 on penalties in the Round of 32 before the Round of 16 loss to France.
Team News
Alfaro named a 28-man Paraguay squad on September 20 that keeps the World Cup core while adding seven new faces: goalkeeper Santiago Rojas, defenders Alexis Canete and Clever Ferreira, midfielders Enso Gonzalez and Hugo Quintana, and forwards Robert Morales and Hugo Adrian Benitez, all getting their first opportunities under Alfaro. Midfielder Hugo Cuenca earned his first senior call-up. Established names Gustavo Gomez, Omar Alderete, Junior Alonso, Andres Cubas, Miguel Almiron, Julio Enciso and Antonio Sanabria all return, with MLS-based Alonso, Matias Galarza and Almiron plus Vancouver’s Cubas giving the squad a familiar look for U.S. viewers.
Villegas named 26 players for Bolivia, leaning heavily on youth and overseas-based talent. Fifteen of the 26 play outside Bolivia, while unattached goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra is expected to remain the starter. Creative responsibility falls on Santos attacker Miguel Terceros, the penalty hero of the playoff win over Suriname. Moises Paniagua was left out after a lack of club minutes.
Both teams play again days later. Bolivia faces Argentina on Wednesday, September 30, in Cordoba, while Paraguay meets Colombia on Friday, October 2, in Harrison, New Jersey.
Key Storylines
Continuity against reconstruction is the central theme. Paraguay brings back the defensive organization that carried it through qualifying and the World Cup, while Bolivia’s teenage and early-20s core will test whether its high-energy style translates without the altitude of home. The Enciso and Almiron connection behind the striker remains Paraguay’s main creative outlet, and Bolivia will need Terceros at his best to unlock a back line anchored by Gustavo Gomez and Omar Alderete.
Recent Head-to-Head
The sides last met in 2026 World Cup qualifying. Paraguay won 1-0 in Asuncion in October 2023 through an Antonio Sanabria goal, and the return in El Alto in November 2024 finished 2-2, with Ervin Vaca and a Miguel Terceros penalty for Bolivia answered by Miguel Almiron and a stoppage-time Julio Enciso equalizer.
Prediction
Paraguay 2-1 Bolivia. The Albirroja’s settled structure and superior experience should tell against a young Bolivian side still finding its shape, though La Verde’s energy makes them a live threat for long stretches.
FAQ
What channel is Bolivia vs Paraguay on?
FOX Deportes carries the friendly live in Spanish in the United States.
Can I stream Bolivia vs Paraguay?
Yes. Fubo carries FOX Deportes and streams the match live.
Is Bolivia vs Paraguay on FOX One?
Yes. FOX Deportes programming streams live on FOX One, available as FOX One on Prime Video.
What time is kickoff?
4:30 PM ET (3:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM PT) on Sunday, September 27.
Where is the match being played?
Audi Field in Washington, D.C.
