As a result, Jorge Wilstermann, who had been in second-to-last place, fell to last place. The club would play in the relegation playoff against a rival from the second division, but fell straight away as they went to last place.
Jorge Wilstermann took the case to the Bolivian Common Court. The club has tried in various ways to reverse the situation and remain among the elite of Bolivian football. The allegation is that there was no clear and timely communication.
Wilstermann’s actions led FIFA to notify the Bolivian Football Federation. The entity sent a letter to local leaders citing the case this week and highlighting that if the CAS order is not respected, sanctions could be applied to the club and the federation.
One of the possible sanctions is the suspension of the Bolivian Football Federation. This would prevent the Bolivian team from competing in any tournament approved by FIFA, that is, even the World Cup. The Bolivians are in the world playoffs and will face Suriname, in March, in Mexico. If they win, they will catch Iraq for a place in the World Cup.
The Bolivian Football Federation did not publicly comment on the letter received by FIFA. The document was published by local press vehicles.
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date:2026-02-14 12:54:00
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