The Argentina national football team will host Peru in their upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers clash at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Argentina vs Peru, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers will start at 5:30 AM IST on Wednesday, November 20. Live streaming of the match will be available in India.
Under head coach Lionel Scaloni, Argentina will look to bounce back after suffering a 1-2 defeat against Paraguay at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco in their previous game last week.
While Lautaro Martínez gave Argentina an early lead in the 11th minute, Antonio Sanabria equalised for Paraguay eight minutes later. Paraguay rode on Omar Alderete’s match-winning goal in the second half to bag three crucial points from the game.
Despite the defeat, world champions Argentina are placed on top of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 CONMEBOL standings with 22 points from 11 matches, three points clear of Uruguay and Colombia.
On the other hand, the Peru national football team has struggled in the ongoing FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
Led by manager Jorge Fossati, Peru played out a goalless draw against Chile in their previous qualifying fixture at home.
Having registered just a solitary victory in 11 games, Peru are currently languishing ninth in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 CONMEBOL standings with seven points.
Interestingly, Peru did not qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and their last appearance in the marquee football competition was in 2018 when they were knocked out in the group stage.
Meanwhile, Argentina will miss the services of defenders Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martinez due to injuries in the upcoming clash.
Marseille centre-back Leonardo Balerdi is expected to slot in at the heart of the defence alongside Nicolas Otamendi.
The likes of captain Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martinez, Julian Alvarez, Lautaro Martinez, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandez are expected to feature against Peru.
For Peru, there are no major injury concerns and manager Jorge Fossati could retain his playing XI from last game.
Argentina vs Peru football head-to-head
The Argentina vs Peru football head-to-head favours La Albiceleste. Argentina have won 37 of the 58 matches that they have played against each other. Peru have registered just seven victories while as many as 14 matches have ended in draws.
The last time these two sides met, Argentina beat Peru 2-0 in a Copa America 2024 Group A match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida in June 2024.
Star forward Lautaro Martínez netted a brace to guide Argentina to a win.
Where to watch Argentina vs Peru FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers live in India
Live streaming of the Argentina vs Peru FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.
There will be no live telecast of Argentina vs Peru FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers on any TV channel in India.
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