Argentina vs Peru: FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifying Match Preview and Predictions

Match Preview: Argentina vs. Peru

Argentina will face Peru on Tuesday in the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifying match in Buenos Aires. Argentina leads the CONMEBOL standings. They recently lost to Paraguay, 2-1, in a surprising defeat. Peru comes in after a goalless draw with Chile, who are last in the standings.

Current Standings

• Argentina is at the top with 22 points from 11 matches, having 7 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses.
• Peru is in ninth place, with only 1 win, 4 draws, and 6 losses, totaling 7 points.

Recent Performance

Argentina’s Lautaro Martinez gave them the lead against Paraguay but they lost after Paraguay scored two goals. With three qualifying losses already, Argentina must secure points against Peru. They have a strong history against Peru, winning 37 of their 44 encounters.

Peru managed a notable win over Uruguay last month but suffered a heavy loss to Brazil. They need to find form quickly if they aim for World Cup qualification.

Match Details

• Date: Tuesday, November 19
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Estadio Alberto J. Armando, Buenos Aires
• Viewing Options: Watch on Telemundo or stream on Fubo

Odds

• Argentina: -800
• Draw: +600
• Peru: +2000

Team News

Argentina:

• Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martinez are out.
• Leonardo Balerdi will likely start alongside Nicolas Otamendi.
• Lionel Messi is set for his 191st cap.

Possible Argentina XI: Emiliano Martinez; Molina, Balerdi, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Fernandez; Messi, Mac Allister, Alvarez; Martinez.

Peru:

• Paolo Guerrero could make his 123rd appearance.
• Gianluca Lapadula and Luis Advincula are expected to start.
• Sergio Pena is fit to play.

Possible Peru XI: Caceda; Corzo, Araujo, Callens; Polo, Sonne, Cartagena, Pena, Advincula; Guerrero, Valera.

Prediction

Argentina is favored to win. They need to rebound from their recent defeat and will aim to secure a solid victory against Peru. Pick: Argentina 2, Peru 0.