2026年9月10日

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End of an Era: Chile Misses 3rd Straight World Cup as Sanchez & Vidal Bow Out in Heartbreak

Chile has officially been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers after a 0-2 loss to Bolivia in the 16th round of the South American zone. With only 10 points and sitting bottom of the table, Chile will miss a third consecutive World Cup. This defeat marks a painful farewell for legends Alexis Sanchez and Arturo Vidal, closing the chapter of Chile's golden generation.

2025年6月10日 來源: ZAKER

On June 11, Chile fell 0-2 to Bolivia in a decisive World Cup qualifier, confirming their elimination with two rounds remaining. The defeat leaves Chile with just 10 points and at the bottom of the South American standings—8 points behind the intercontinental playoff spot held by Venezuela.

This marks the third consecutive World Cup that Chile will miss. The last time La Roja reached the finals was back in 2014 in Brazil. That era was led by stars Sanchez and Vidal, who guided Chile to consecutive World Cup knockouts and back-to-back Copa America titles in 2015 and 2016. In 2016, Chile even ranked 4th in the FIFA world rankings.

But a lack of emerging talent and aging squad dynamics have taken their toll. Now 36 and 38, Sanchez and Vidal still fight for their country, but time has caught up with them. This loss likely marks their final appearance in a World Cup qualifier—a bitter goodbye for two icons.

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