After several weeks of waiting, Juan Máximo Reynoso announced the official list of players who will represent the Peruvian team in the qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup against Chile and Argentina.
Cabezón’s list had some differences in terms of the players selected for the games against Paraguay and Brazil. Among the news is the presence of some players active in Alianza Lima such as Franco Zanelato and Jairo Concha.
The 23-year-old winger has just put in a good performance for the two-time League 1 champions. Thanks to his great physical performance, he was among the 31 players selected for the third and fourth days of the qualification process.
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On the other hand, the 24-year-old midfielder, Larriera’s undisputed part in Alianza, was considered by Reynoso in previous microcycles and will now have the opportunity to play minutes with any team in the qualifying rounds.
Regarding the players playing abroad, the presence of Oliver Sonne has been confirmed, who will make a big contribution to the national coach. Although Colorado plays at right-back, Reynoso would plan to use him in midfield.
“It is a great honor to be here. Being part of this group is something big for me. Crazy, it was really crazy to feel the warmth of the fans. I would like to play and if the coach likes me, I would like to have minutes,” explained the Danish player, a Peruvian citizen, a day before the final decision.
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Other surprises included the appearances of André Carrillo and Santiago Ormeño. La Culebra recovered from his injury in record time and joined the squad, while Ormedeus returned to Blanquirroja after more than a year.
After the final list is announced, selection will begin today Chile to play the first game of the FIFA double day. Peru will face the difficult task of winning at a venue where they have so far been unable to pick up points Qualifiers since the 2002 edition.
To overcome this challenge, the national team will use Paolo Guerrero as the main goalscorer, who will hurt the goal of the Mapocho team. El Predador is in a great moment after qualifying for the Copa Sudamericana final with the Quito League.
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The experienced international striker made a crucial contribution to the victory over Defensa y Justicia in the semi-finals, where he scored two goals in the first leg.
The 39-year-old all-team captain Paolo Guerrero appears to be in good physical condition and will look to extend his goalscoring streak against La Roja and Albiceleste.
It is recalled that the Peruvian team will visit their Chilean team at the stadium this Thursday, October 12 (7:00 p.m.). Santiago monument. The Red and Whites will then host Argentina at the National Stadium in Lima on Tuesday, October 17th (9:00 p.m.).
Convened
- Pedro Gallese
- Carlos Caceda
- Renato Solis
- Luis Advíncula
- Aldo Corzo
- Miguel Trauco
- Marcos Lopez
- Anderson Santamaria
- Miguel Araujo
- Alexander Callens
- Luis Abram
- Carlos Zambrano
- Oliver Sun
- Nilson Loyola
- Jhilmar Lora
- Renato Tapia
- Wilder Cartagena
- Yoshimar Yotun
- Pedro Aquino
- Sergio Pena
- Christopher Gonzales
- Piero Quispe
- Jairo Concha
- André Carrillo
- Bryan Reyna
- Franco Zanelato
- Paolo Guerrero
- Fabrizio Roca
- Santiago Ormeno
- Andy Polo
- Joao Grimaldo