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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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Common Questions

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
Who is Moisés Paniagua the Bolivian footballer?: Moisés Paniagua is a Bolivian international footballer who scored Bolivia's consolation goal in the 38th minute of their 2-1 intercontinental playoff loss to Iraq in Monterrey on 31 March 2026, as Bolivia failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.Source: FIFA / Bolivian Football Federation
Did Bolivia qualify for the 2026 World Cup?: No. Bolivia lost 2-1 to Iraq in the intercontinental playoff in Monterrey on 31 March 2026. Moisés Paniagua briefly equalised in the 38th minute, but Aymen Hussein's second goal for Iraq ended Bolivia's World Cup hopes.Source: FIFA

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.