MONTERREY, Mexico, March 26 (Reuters) - ⁠Bolivia came from behind to beat Suriname 2-1 ⁠in their inter-confederation playoff semi-final in Monterrey on ‌Thursday, keeping alive their hopes of a first World Cup appearance since 1994.

The South Americans will face Iraq in Tuesday's playoff final ​for a place at the tournament in ⁠Group I, while Suriname’s ⁠bid to reach the finals for the first time ⁠came to ‌an end after surrendering their early second-half lead.