Everything stays the same. The Peruvian team did not end their Asian tour in the best possible way and were eliminated with a 4-1 win over Japan. In this way, the Juan Reynoso-led team will have to focus on making their debut in the next qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup new positions in the FIFA rankings. What position does the bicolor occupy?
The payroll has not changed significantly compared to the last update. In the case of the Blanquirroja, the Inca team remains in 21st place with 1,561.2 points, consolidating as the fifth best team in South America, surpassed only by Argentina (1), Brazil (3), Uruguay (16) and Colombia (17) . ).
Position of Peru in the FIFA Rankings. Photo: FIFA.
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When will the Peru team play again?
La Blanquirroja will see action again early in the yearSouth American Qualifier 2026. The national team meets Paraguay in September. Although the date is not yet confirmed, Conmebol indicated that the first day will take place between September 4th and 12th, 2023. In addition, the schedule has yet to be determined.
When do the 2026 World Cup qualifiers start?
According to the agreed scheduleCouncil of Conmebolthe start of the playoffsWorld Cup Mexico-Canada-USA 2026It will take place between September 4th and 12th, 2023. The whole process will end in September 2025, the date when those who received their tickets to the tournament and the teams that will play the playoffs will be known.
How many South American countries will qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
Because thatFIFAAfter confirming that the World Cup consists of 48 countries, the various confederations have added a certain number of other places. In the case of South America, there will no longer be four direct qualifiers and one for the playoffs; Now there will be six going straight to the Worlds and one to the Repechage.