The Bolivia Copa America 2024 squad has been confirmed ahead of the tournament.
After failing to make it out of the group stages for the past three tournaments, Bolivia will hope to repeat their 2015 exploits by progressing to the knockout stages this time around. While expecting to win the tournament, as they did in 1963, or reaching the final (1997) is surely beyond the reach of the South American nation, there's no reason they can't cause an upset.
Indeed, with a squad largely comprised of players plying their trade in their home country, Bolivia head to Copa America 2024 with a close-knit group just hoping this year might be theirs.
It's not beyond the realms of possibility, either. With the USA, Mexico and Panama drawn into their group, automatically qualifying for the next round could prove tough. Finishing as one of the best-placed teams to finish third in their group is something they can definitely aim for, especially considering Panama only qualified for the tournament via the playoffs.
Bolivia's squad
Bolivia Copa America 2024 squad: The full team
- GK: Carlos Lampe (Bolivar)
- GK: Gustavo Almada (Universitario de Vinto)
- GK: Guillermo Viscarra (The Strongest)
- DF: Jesus Sagredo (Bolívar)
- DF: Jose Sagredo (Bolivar)
- DF: Diego Medina (Always Ready)
- DF: Luis Haquin (Ponte Preta)
- DF: Adrián Jusino (The Strongest)
- DF: Roberto Fernández (Baltika Kaliningrad)
- DF: Hector Cuellar (Always Ready)
- DF: Marcelo Suárez (Always Ready)
- DF: Yomar Rocha (Bolívar)
- MF: Leonel Justiniano (Bolívar)
- MF: Miguel Terceros (Santos)
- MF: Ramiro Vaca (Bolívar)
- MF: Robson Tomé (Always Ready)
- MF: Gabriel Villamil (LDU Quito)
- MF: Boris Céspedes (Yverdon-Sport)
- MF: Fernando Saucedo (Bolivar)
- MF: Adalid Terrazas (Always Ready)
- FW: Jaume Cuéllar (Barcelona B)
- FW: César Menacho (Blooming)
- FW: Carmelo Algarañaz (Bolívar)
- FW: Lucas Chávez (Bolívar)
- FW: Rodrigo Ramallo (The Strongest)
- FW: Bruno Miranda (The Strongest)
Bolivia Copa America 2024 squad numbers
| No. | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Lampe | GK |
| 2 | Jesús Sagredo | DF |
| 3 | Diego Medina | DF |
| 4 | Luis Haquín | DF |
| 5 | Adrián Jusino | DF |
| 6 | Leonel Justiniano | MF |
| 7 | Miguel Terceros | MF |
| 8 | Jaume Cuéllar | FW |
| 9 | César Menacho | FW |
| 10 | Ramiro Vaca | MF |
| 11 | Carmelo Algarañaz | FW |
| 12 | Gustavo Almada | GK |
| 13 | Lucas Chávez | FW |
| 14 | Robson Tomé | MF |
| 15 | Gabriel Villamil | MF |
| 16 | Boris Céspedes | MF |
| 17 | Roberto Fernández | DF |
| 18 | Rodrigo Ramallo | FW |
| 19 | Bruno Miranda | FW |
| 20 | Fernando Saucedo | MF |
| 21 | José Sagredo | DF |
| 22 | Héctor Cuéllar | MF |
| 23 | Guillermo Viscarra | GK |
| 24 | Marcelo Suárez | DF |
| 25 | Yomar Rocha | DF |
| 26 | Adalid Terrazas | MF |
Bolivia fixtures and results
June 23: United States v Bolivia, AT&T Stadium, Arlington, United States
June 27: Uruguay v Bolivia, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, United States
July 1: Bolivia v Panama, Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, United States
Bolivia manager: Antonio Carlos Zago
Appointed the head coach of Bolivia in October 2023, Antonio Carlos Zago enjoyed a successful playing career before turning to management over a decade ago. After spending the majority of his coaching career in his native Brazil, Zago then enjoyed a successful period at Bolivar, catching the attention of the Bolivia national team. A win against Peru in his first game offers promising signs, which Zago will hope to carry over into the tournament.
Bolivia's star player
Ramiro Vaca
Following the retirement of stalwart Marcelo Martins, Vaca has emerged as the most important player for Bolivia. Playing an advanced midfield position, the 24-year-old takes games by the scruff of the neck at the national side with his creativity.
Someone with a keen eye for goal, Vaca will be essential for Bolivia's chances in making it out of the group stages in the United States.
