
SEATTLE - For the vast majority of the 21st century, Bolivia has struggled more than normal when competing at Copa América. Ever since 'La Verde' reached the 1997 final, Bolivia has failed to advance to the knockout stages in eight of the nine editions since that second-place finish.
The current state of the Bolivian national team is not great either. Under manager Antônio Carlos Zago, Bolivia has managed to win just three of 11 games and sits second-to-last after six games in the 2026 World Cup Qualifying cycle.