The Peruvian team lost 2-0 to Argentina and slipped in the 2026 South America qualifying table. La Bicolor finds itself in a difficult situation in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup; But that wouldn’t be all, because he would face a drastic penalty for his next home game. It turns out that Blanquirroja could play the game against Venezuela at the National Stadium without an audience.
In the final minutes of the game against the Argentine team, a group of fans entered the pitch of José Díaz’s Colossus to try to take a photo with Lionel Messi. Although none of them were able to achieve their goal, their actions would harm Bicolor, as Conmebol sanctions such actions, with measures ranging from fines to closure of stands.
“We do not rule out a heavy hand and that the game against Venezuela will take place without an audience. It’s stupid that fans come onto the pitch regardless of whether it’s Messi. Don’t call these fools heroes,” he told the journalist. Horacio Zimmermann.
YOU CAN SEE: Pictures of Juan Reynoso talking to Concha and Reyna at the hotel after their statements were revealed
What sanctions could the Peruvian team receive?
As can be read in the Conmebol regulations, there are 15 types of sanctions that the Bicolor could receive.
- warning
- reprimand, admonition
- economically good
- Cancellation of the result
- Replay of a game
- Point deduction
- Determining the result of a game
- Obligation to play a game behind closed doors
- Complete or partial closure of the stadium
- Ban on playing a game in a specific stadium
- Obligation to play a match in a third country
- Disqualification from current competitions and/or exclusion from future competitions
- Withdrawal of a title or award
- License revocation
- Prohibition on the sale and/or purchase of tickets.
Let’s remember that thePeruvian team already had a sanction from CONMEBOL for the game against Brazil, when the National Stadium in Lima was only at 75% capacity.
Conmebol regulations on sanctions for intrusion into the pitch. Photo capture
When does Peru play Venezuela?
The Peruvian team has to play against Venezuela on the sixth date of the 2026 South American qualifiers. The game is scheduled for November 21st at 9:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) at the National Stadium in Lima.