Peru adds its first defeat from the final list against

Peru adds its first defeat from the final list against Chile for the 2026 qualification

In less than four days, the Peruvian team will face Chile in a rematch of the Pacific classic for the third date of the 2026 South American qualifiers. Although the final squad list is almost ready, Juan Reynoso will have to change his plans as he is a foreign Legion player was injured and will not be in the squad for this double date.

According to RPP information Jesus Castillo, the former Sporting Cristal player, will not join the Bicolor team due to physical problems with his club Gil Vicente. The midfielder was ready to fly to the capital but will remain in Portugal to recover.

In this way, the Peruvian team adds its first defeat before the games against Chile and Argentina for the 2026 South American qualifiers. The “Cabezón” hopes not to have more injured players since in September it had several players between Cotton”.

    According to journalist Kevin Pacheco, Jesús Castillo has been excluded from the Peruvian team's games.  Photo capture

According to journalist Kevin Pacheco, Jesús Castillo has been excluded from the Peruvian team’s games. Photo capture

Peru vs. Chile: List of players called up for the local tournament

  • Archers: Carlos Cáceda (Melgar), Renato Solís (Sporting Cristal), Diego Romero (Universitario).
  • Defenses: Carlos Zambrano (Alianza Lima), Nilson Loyola (Sporting Cristal), Matías Lazo (Melgar), Jhilmar Lora (Sporting Cristal), Aldo Corzo (Universitario), Rafael Lutiger (Sporting Cristal).
  • midfield player: Leonardo Villar (Sport Huancayo), Yoshimar Yotún (Sporting Cristal), Alexis Arias (Melgar), Jostin Alarcón (Sporting Cristal), Aldair Fuentes (César Vallejo), Piero Quispe (Universitario), Jairo Concha (Alianza Lima).
  • Forward: Joao Grimaldo (Sporting Cristal), Matías Succar (Mannucci), Christopher Olivares (Cusco FC), Andy Polo (Universitario), Franco Zanelatto (Alianza Lima), Fabrizio Rocca (Sport Boys), Bryan Reyna (Alianza Lima), Brandon Palacios (Deportivo Binacional), Jhamir D’Arrigo (Melgar), José Rivera (University).

When does Peru vs. play? Chili?

The duel Peru vs. The third matchday of the South American qualification will take place next Thursday, October 12th in Chile.

What time does Peru vs. play? Chili?

The start time of the Peru vs. Chile game will be out 7:00 p.m (Peruvian time) and 9 p.m. (Chilean time).

Which channel broadcasts Peru vs. Chili?

The TV broadcast of Peru vs. Chile will be responsible for the channels América TV, ATV and Movistar Deportes on Peruvian territory. For the Chilean region, it can be seen via Chilevision and Paramount Plus.