Overview
Peru is playing poorly in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in South America. After 12 matches, La Bicolor has only won once, lost 7 and drawn 4. These disappointing results have forced them to accept the bottom position.
A huge problem that has caused interim coach Oscar Ibanez to have a headache is solving the attack problem. Peru has only scored 3 goals since the beginning of the tournament, the worst record among the 10 teams participating in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in South America.
Meanwhile, although Bolivia is not rated too highly in South America, in reality, they are playing much better than Peru. Coach Oscar Villegas' team surprised with 3 consecutive victories in the qualifiers (overcoming Venezuela, Chile, Colombia).
Although they suffered 2 losses to very strong opponents Argentina and Ecuador after that period, the situation gradually improved when Bolivia held Paraguay to a draw in the most recent match.
Not highly appreciated in defense, on the contrary, Bolivia attacked relatively well. La Verde has scored 13 goals since the beginning of the qualifiers, only behind the four "big guys" in the region: Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Colombia.
Notably, young star Miguel Terceros is currently shining brightly with 4 goals (3rd in the scoring list) and is expected to continue to score.
In the last 3 encounters between the two teams in the World Cup qualifiers, Bolivia is on the brink with 2 wins and 1 loss. With the current situation, La green is likely to enjoy the joy of victory.
Personnel situation
Peru will not have the services of Alexander Callens and Jean Archimbaud due to injury. Meanwhile, Miguel Araujo is absent for personal reasons.
On the other side of the front line, Bolivia has no unfortunate absences. They will visit Peru with their strongest squad.
Expected lineup:
Peru: Gallese, Trauco, Zambrano, Luis Abram, Polo, Sonne, Pena, Castillo, Advincula, Guerrero, Carrillo.
Bolivia: Viscarra, Medina, Haguin, Sagredo, R. Fernandez, Terceros, Cuellar, Ramiro Vaca, Algaranaz, Abrego, Villamil.
The match between Peru and Bolivia takes place at 8:30 am on March 21 (Vietnam time).
