The Bolivia national football team is set to face Scotland in an international friendly at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey tonight.

The Bolivia vs Scotland match will kick off at 03:00 WIB on Sunday (7 June 2026).

Scotland will be competing in their first World Cup since 1998, while Bolivia failed to qualify for the tournament.

Scotland come into this match following a 4-1 victory over World Cup debutants Curacao.

The island nation took the lead through Tahith Chong, but Scotland equalised just before halftime thanks to a goal from Findlay Curtis.

Two second-half goals from Lawrence Shankland and a penalty converted by Ryan Christie sealed a convincing win for Scotland.

Scotland’s return to the World Cup places them in Group C, where they will face Haiti on 14 June, Morocco on 20 June, and Brazil on 25 June during the group stage.

Meanwhile, Bolivia finished seventh in their CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying group, giving them a second chance to qualify through the intercontinental play-offs.

However, they were defeated 2-1 by Iraq in the decisive play-off match in March.

Bolivia have not played since then, and they are eager to erase that disappointment as quickly as possible.

This match offers them a chance to do just that, although La Verde may struggle to match Scotland’s motivation, as their opponents’ main focus is the upcoming World Cup.

Bolivia vs Scotland Head-to-Head and Statistics

This encounter will be a historic one, marking the first-ever meeting between Scotland and Bolivia in an international fixture.

Both teams will be keen to open their head-to-head record on a positive note.

Scotland have previously appeared in nine FIFA World Cup tournaments.

According to the current FIFA World Rankings, Scotland sit 43rd in the world, while Bolivia are ranked 77th.

Bolivia vs Scotland Prediction

La Verde will look to utilise their physical strength and pace to keep Scotland alert, though they often find it difficult to maintain the same intensity away from the high altitudes of Bolivia.

The Tartan Army are expected to adopt a disciplined and well-structured defensive formation, relying on their wing-backs to create attacking opportunities from the flanks.

As they prepare for the World Cup, Scotland are likely to rotate several players to maintain fitness and avoid injuries, but they are still tipped to come out on top.

Score Prediction: Bolivia 1-2 Scotland