Peru vs. Argentina will be the Peruvian team’s fourth match in the 2026 South American qualifiers, in which they will try to end the duels without scoring goals and achieve their first victory. After the defeat against Chile, changes are urgently needed in the Bicolor and the coach Juan Reynoso would have some innovations in the starting line-up to be able to keep up with the reigning world champions, who are at the top of the table and know few victories.
Peru vs. Argentina: possible formation of the bicolor
Given the absences of Zambrano, “Canchita” and Marcos López, the coach would use Santamaría in defense and Loyola as a winger (Trauco is injured) and instead of Christofer Gonzales and Polo there would be the changes requested by Bryan Reyna and the ” Bichito” Zanelatto.
- Pedro Gallese; Luis Advíncula, Anderson Santamaría, Luis Abram, Nilson Loyola; Wilder Cartagena, Yoshimar Yotún, Franco Zanelatto, Bryan Reyna, André Carrillo; Paolo Guerrero.
Argentina vs. orientation Peru: possible formation of the Albiceleste
Lionel Scaloni would send an 11 similar to the win against Paraguay, both in defense and in midfield, as the only change would be up front, with the inclusion of “Leo” on the right wing, leaving “Nico” González coming for left and the “Spider” is the center forward, the position from which he displaces the “bull” of the team.
- Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Nicolás Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister; Nicolás González, Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez.
YOU CAN SEE: List of the Peru squad against Argentina without Zambrano, López or “Canchita” due to injury.
When does Peru play Argentina?
The Peru vs Argentina match will be played on Tuesday, October 17, at 9:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) and 11:00 p.m. (Argentine time) at the National Stadium in Lima, a duel that corresponds to the fourth date of the 2026 South America qualifiers .