Venezuela secured a crucial 2-0 win over Bolivia in the South American 2026 World Cup qualifiers on June, 2025, at the Monumental de Maturín stadium. The home side struck early, with an own goal from Bolivia’s Héctor Cuéllar in the 5th minute giving Venezuela the lead. Veteran striker Salomón Rondón doubled the advantage in the 30th minute, capitalizing on Bolivia’s defensive lapses.
Despite several substitutions and tactical changes, Bolivia struggled to penetrate Venezuela’s organized defense and failed to register a goal. The result keeps Venezuela in the hunt for qualification, moving them to seventh place in the standings, while Bolivia remains in eighth with their hopes of advancing now under greater pressure.
This victory marks a positive turn for Venezuela as the qualifiers approach their final stretch, highlighting the importance of strong starts and disciplined defending in the high-stakes CONMEBOL campaign.
