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Bolivia

World Cup play-offs round-up

Marko Farji celebrating after Iraq qualify for 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 win over Bolivia in an intercontinental play-off at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, on March 31, 2026.
Marko Farji celebrating after Iraq qualify for 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 win over Bolivia in an intercontinental play-off at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, on March 31, 2026.

Iraq qualify for World Cup with win over Bolivia

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - Inter-Confederation Playoffs - Final - Iraq v Bolivia - Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico - March 31, 2026 Iraq's Kevin Yakob celebrates after the match as they qualify for FIFA World Cup REUTERS/Raquel Cunha
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - Inter-Confederation Playoffs - Final - Iraq v Bolivia - Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico - March 31, 2026 Iraq's Kevin Yakob celebrates after the match as they qualify for FIFA World Cup REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

Japan high on confidence ahead of World Cup after beating England 1-0

Kaoru Mitoma trying to evade the attentions of England's Kobbie Mainoo (right) and Cole Palmer during the 1-0 friendly win over England at Wembley on March 31, 2026, in London.
Kaoru Mitoma trying to evade the attentions of England's Kobbie Mainoo (right) and Cole Palmer during the 1-0 friendly win over England at Wembley on March 31, 2026, in London.

Bolivia rally to beat Suriname, reach World Cup playoff final

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - Inter-Confederation Playoffs - Semi Final - Bolivia v Suriname - Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Mexico - March 26, 2026  Bolivia's Enzo Monteiro in action with Suriname's Myenty Abena REUTERS/Daniel Becerril
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - Inter-Confederation Playoffs - Semi Final - Bolivia v Suriname - Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Mexico - March 26, 2026  Bolivia's Enzo Monteiro in action with Suriname's Myenty Abena REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

Iraq coach calls for delay to World Cup play-off amid travel shutdown

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Fifth Round - First Leg - United Arab Emirates v Iraq - Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - November 13, 2025 Iraq players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Fifth Round - First Leg - United Arab Emirates v Iraq - Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - November 13, 2025 Iraq players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo

FIFA optimistic amid chaos 100 days out from the World Cup

The New York/New Jersey's FIFA World Cup 2026 logo is revealed during the kick-off event in Times Square in New York City on May 18, 2023.
The New York/New Jersey's FIFA World Cup 2026 logo is revealed during the kick-off event in Times Square in New York City on May 18, 2023.

Bolivians scramble to exchange banknotes after money plane crash

People queue at the Central Bank of Bolivia in La Paz to exchange their "B" series banknotes after the government temporarily invalidated them following the Feb 27 air accident at El Alto airport.
People queue at the Central Bank of Bolivia in La Paz to exchange their "B" series banknotes after the government temporarily invalidated them following the Feb 27 air accident at El Alto airport.

Bolivia restores US DEA ties after 17 years in push against drug trafficking

FILE PHOTO: Members of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) stand outside the Brooklyn Federal Courthouse in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., March 26, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Members of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) stand outside the Brooklyn Federal Courthouse in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., March 26, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/ File Photo

US presses Bolivia to expel suspected Iranian spies, harden approach to militant groups, sources say

A view, taken through a window, shows the city of La Paz as the government discusses stabilizing the energy sector amid declining production and economic pressures, in El Alto, Bolivia, January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Morales/File Photo
A view, taken through a window, shows the city of La Paz as the government discusses stabilizing the energy sector amid declining production and economic pressures, in El Alto, Bolivia, January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Morales/File Photo

Death toll from Bolivia floods rises to 20; at least two dozen missing

A drone view shows flooded areas that left communities isolated after torrential rain in the community of El Torno, in Santa Cruz region, Bolivia, December 14, 2025. REUTERS/Ipa Ibanez
A drone view shows flooded areas that left communities isolated after torrential rain in the community of El Torno, in Santa Cruz region, Bolivia, December 14, 2025. REUTERS/Ipa Ibanez

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