The Peruvian team faces two difficult matches in which it will have to add yes or yes to continue dreaming of the 2026 World Cup.
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After the end of Liga 1 2023, which ended with the coronation of the Universitario de Deportes as champions of Peruvian football, we get into the mode Selection Peruvian. The Juan Reynoso-led teams, who are in the penultimate field of the table with just one point, will meet their opponents from Bolivia and Venezuela on the 5th and 6th days of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
In this sense, this Monday, November 13, coach Juan Reynoso will announce the final list of players called up for the Peruvian team. It should be noted that a few days ago the list of local football players who will take part in the games against La Verde and La Vinotinto was published. A relationship that players playing abroad will also join.
Peru’s official list for 2026 qualification
- Archers: Pedro Gallese (Orlando City), Carlos Cáceda (FBC Melgar), Alejandro Duarte (Sporting Cristal), Diego Romero (Universitario de Deportes).
- Defense: Aldo Corzo (Universitario), Carlos Zambrano (Alianza Lima), Oliver Sonne (Silkeborg IF), Luis Advíncula (Boca Juniors), Miguel Araujo (Portland Timbers)
- Steering wheels: Alexis Arias (FBC Melgar), Walter Tandazo (FBC Melgar), Piero Quispe (Universitario), Yoshimar Yotún (Sporting Cristal) and Edison Flores (Universitario), Renato Tapia (Celta de Vigo), Wilder Cartagena (Orlando City)
- Fronts: Franco Zanelatto (Alianza Lima), Bryan Reyna (Alianza Lima), Matías Succar (Mannucci), Andy Polo (Universitario) and Joao Grimaldo (Sporting Cristal).
This list includes players from the local area and those who have traveled from abroad. In the following hours the final payslip will be updated.
List of national players. Photo: X/SeleccionPeru
When does Peru vs. play? Bolivia?
The match between Peru vs. Bolivia will take place this Thursday, November 16th, from 3:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) at the Hernando Siles Stadium in La Paz. The transmission takes place via the signals Latina Televisión and Movistar Deportes.
When does Peru vs. play? Venezuela?
The next duel will take place between Peru vs. Venezuelanext Tuesday, November 21, from 9:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) at the National Stadium and will be broadcast on the signals of Movistar Deportes and América Televisión.