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Moisés Paniagua

Bolivian footballer who scored a consolation goal against Iraq in the 2026 World Cup playoff.

Last refreshed: 1 April 2026

Key Question

Will Bolivia's playoff defeat spark a domestic football reckoning?

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Who scored for Bolivia against Iraq?: Moisés Paniagua scored Bolivia's consolation goal in the 38th minute of their 2026 World Cup playoff. Bolivia lost 1-2.Source: Al Jazeera

Background

Moisés Paniagua is a Bolivian international footballer. On 31 March 2026, he scored Bolivia's consolation goal in the 38th minute of their intercontinental World Cup playoff against Iraq in Monterrey, reducing the deficit to 1-2 before Aymen Hussein restored Iraq's cushion on 53 minutes. Bolivia ultimately lost 1-2 and failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

How the World Sees Them

Iraq

Iraq's ability to hold on after Bolivia's comeback goal reflected the squad discipline coach Graham Arnold had worked to build under difficult logistical circumstances.

Bolivia

Paniagua's goal briefly raised hopes of a comeback, but Iraq's second goal ended Bolivia's challenge. The defeat leaves Bolivia outside the World Cup field despite reaching the playoff stage.