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Bolivia national football team

The Bolivia national football team is the men's senior international football team of Bolivia.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Bolivia national football team is the men's senior international football team of Bolivia. Governed by the Bolivian Football Federation, it has represented the country in FIFA and CONMEBOL competitions since 1926. The team is commonly known as La Verde.

History

The team has represented Bolivia in men's international football since 1926. It is the national side governed by the country's football federation and participates in South American and international competitions.

Competitive record

Bolivia competes in CONMEBOL tournaments and FIFA competitions as one of South America's national teams. Public sports databases also list the team in World Cup qualification and other regional fixtures.

Team identity

The side is commonly known as 'La Verde,' a reference to its traditional green colours. Its FIFA code is BOL.

Current personnel

Recent squad listings identify Óscar Villegas as head coach and Luis Haquín as captain. Squad pages also list active players such as Carlos Lampe and Roberto Fernández.

Key facts

  • Bolivia's men's national team represents the country in international football.
  • The team is administered by the Federación Boliviana de Fútbol.
  • Bolivia is a member of CONMEBOL, the South American football confederation.
  • The team nickname is 'La Verde'.
  • Marcelo Moreno holds the records for both most caps and most goals for Bolivia.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may encounter Bolivia in FIFA and CONMEBOL coverage, including World Cup qualifying and international friendlies involving Canada or Canadian-based media.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Bolivia national football team?
It is Bolivia's men's senior international football team, representing the country in official football matches.
What is the team's nickname?
The team is commonly nicknamed 'La Verde'.
Who coaches the team?
Recent squad listings name Óscar Villegas as head coach.
Who is the captain?
Recent squad listings name Luis Haquín as captain.
Who holds the scoring and appearance records?
Marcelo Moreno is listed as both the most capped player and top scorer for Bolivia.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolivia_national_football_team
    Supports: Nickname, governing association, confederation, first international match, coach, captain, records, home stadium, FIFA code.
  2. ESPN — https://espn.com/soccer/team/squad/_/id/204/bolivia
    Supports: Current squad context and player listings.
  3. SofaScore — https://www.sofascore.com/football/team/bolivia/4746
    Supports: Current coach, FIFA ranking, venue, and competition context.
  4. FotMob — https://www.fotmob.com/teams/5797/overview/bolivia
    Supports: Current team overview and home base information.