Last minute changes in the final list of the Peruvian team for the start of the South American qualification Heading into the 2026 World Cup, where they will face Paraguay and Brazil next September. It happens that Juan Máximo Reynoso has decided to call up the César Vallejo University footballer Carlos Ascues instead of Anderson Santamaría and Pedro Aquino.
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In an official statement, Bicolor stated that both footballers were unhappy about the recent injuries they suffered in their teams’ matches.
Statement from the Peruvian team. Photo: La Bicolor.
In the case of Pedro Aquino, the midfielder had to leave the field in the 37th minute of Santos Laguna vs. Pumas for the Liga MX Apertura tournament. The former Sporting Cristal player suffered a serious blow and even had to be taken to the dressing room as he could not walk on his own. Speaking of which Anderson SantamariaThe Atlas defender also suffered a blow and will not take part in the qualification.
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List of the Peruvian team called up for the 2026 qualification
Archers
- Pedro Gallese (Orlando City)
- Renato Solis (Sporting Cristal)
- Carlos Caceda (FBC Melgar).
Defenses
- Luis Advíncula (Boca Juniors)
- Miguel Trauco (San Jose Earthquakes)
- Marcos Lopez (Feyenoord)
- Miguel Araujo (Portland Timbers)
- Alexander Callens (Girona)
- Luis Abram (Atlanta United)
- Aldo Corzo (University)
- Carlos Ascues (Cesar Vallejo).
midfield player
- Renato Tapia (Celta)
- Yoshimar Yotun (Sporting Cristal)
- Wilder Cartagena (Orlando City)
- Jesus Castillo (Gil Vicente)
- Piero Quispe (University)
- Christopher Gonzales (Al Adalah)
- Sergio Pena (Malmo).
Forward
- Paolo Guerrero (LDU of Quito)
- Andre Carrillo (Al-Qadisiyah)
- Joao Grimaldo (Sporting Cristal)
- Raúl Ruidíaz (Seattle Sounders)
- Andy Polo (University)
- Jhamir D’Arrigo (FBC Melgar)
- Jostin Alarcon (Sporting Cristal)
- Alex Valera (University).
When does Peru vs. play? Paraguay for 2026 qualification?
Paraguay vs. Peru will be played next Thursday, September 7th, in the first date of the 2026 qualifiers. The duel between Bicolor and Albirroja will take place in Ciudad del Este.
When does Peru vs. play? Brazil?
Peru vs. Brazil They will compete next Tuesday, September 12th, in the second date of the 2026 qualifiers. La Blanquirroja will play its first home game against “Canarinha” at the National Stadium in Lima.