Argentina vs Peru are set to face off in the 12th round of World Cup qualifying. The table leader and the outsider are going to meet here. The home team’s victory is quite foreseeable.
However, Argentina has been reeling from a losing run in their last several encounters. It has yet to break its losing skid. The squad has let themselves lose three points in the previous five rounds. The loss to powerful Colombia (1:2) was the only one that could be explained. Questions are raised by the other two defeats, 1:1 against Venezuela and 1:2 against Paraguay. Even without Messi, you can’t blame the outcome here. He didn’t do anything to contribute to the game, but he was there anyway. This is where critics would point the finger, but Leo doesn’t wrap himself in a blanket; instead, he lets kids play.
Nevertheless, these point deductions have not impacted Scaloni’s standings so far. Their closest competitors have three and five points, while they lead with 22. Thus, a reserve exists. A loss might further precariously position the defending world champions.
In contrast, Peru has not fared well in the 2026 World Cup selection process. The squad is in ninth place after eleven rounds, with seven points, meaning they have not qualified for the final round. And it’s hardly shocking. The 1-0 victory against Uruguay was the only victory in eleven matches for the squad. It was an impressive outcome, yet it stands out from the others. The Peruvians were also pointless in their encounters, with six losses and four draws.
Argentina vs Peru date & kick-off time
- Competition: World Cup Qualifying
- Game Day: Wednesday, 20 November 2024
- Kick-off: 00:00 UK Time
- Stadium: Estadio Alberto José Armando, Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Where to watch Argentina vs Peru
- UK: Premier Sports Player, Premier Sports 1
- USA: fuboTV, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, ViX, Telemundo
- Canada: N/A
- Australia: SBS On Demand, SBS
- Argentina: TyC Sports Play, Telefe Argentina, TyC Sports Argentina
- Peru: Movistar Play, Disney+ Chile, Andina de Television, América Televisión, Movistar Deportes Peru
Head-to-Head Record
| 30/06/2024 | Argentina 2 – 0 Peru | Copa America |
| 18/10/2023 | Peru 0 – 2 Argentina | World Cup |
| 15/10/2021 | Argentina 1 – 0 Peru | World Cup |
| 18/11/2020 | Peru 0 – 2 Argentina | World Cup |
| 06/10/2017 | Argentina 0 – 0 Peru | World Cup |
Argentina vs Peru possible squads
Argentina Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez.
- Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico.
- Midfielders: Rodrigo de Paul, Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez.
- Forwards: Lionel Messi (C), Lautaro Martinez, Alejandro Garnacho
Peru Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)
- Goalkeeper: Pedro Gallese.
- Defenders: Aldo Corzo, Miguel Araujo, Alexander Callens.
- Midfielders: Andy Polo, Oliver Sonne, Wilder Cartagena, Sergio Pena, Luis Advincula.
- Forwards: Paolo Guerrero (C), Alex Valera
