The former Universitario player escaped the war in Israel to

The former Universitario player “escaped” the war in Israel to take part in the 2026 qualifiers

On Thursday, October 12th, it will take place South American qualifiers heading to the 2026 World Cup. On this day, the Bolivian team is preparing for the home game against Ecuador. One of the last players to join the Green team was Henry Vacaformer soccer player University of Sportswho was able to leave Israel without any problems despite the war with Hamas.

Upon his arrival, the winger spoke to the Altiplano press and explained the complicated journey he had to undertake. “It’s been a long journey, but I’m here (in La Paz). Things got a little complicated because the conflict started before the trip, but I’m happy to arrive in the country. “I am also proud to be part of the national team, now we have to focus on the qualifiers,” he said.

Henry Vaca only spent six months at the Universitario in 2019.  Photo: GLR.

Henry Vaca only spent six months at the Universitario in 2019. Photo: GLR.

Let’s remember that the attacker wore the jersey of the cream team in 2019, but he didn’t have much continuity. He currently belongs to Maccabi Bnei Reineh of the Israeli First Division.

When will Bolivia play in the qualifiers?

The Bolivian national team faces Ecuador on Thursday, October 12th from 6:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) in La Paz. They will later play against Paraguay in Asunción on Tuesday, October 17th at 5:30 p.m. (Peruvian time).

The team led by Gustavo Costas has just lost significantly to Brazil and Argentina and is in last place in the table. Therefore, they must collect as many points as possible in order not to deviate from the first places in this qualification process.