The national football teams of Peru and Colombia will play their final friendly match of the 2026 FIFA international window on Tuesday at the Nu Stadium in Miami, United States.
The fixture kicks off at 6.45 p.m. Peruvian time and will be broadcast live on the America TV channel. It marks the end of the international tour for both South American sides as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaigns.
Peru enter the game looking to bounce back from a poor run of form under head coach Mano Menezes. The team has failed to secure a victory during this international break, suffering a 2-0 defeat to Canada on October 3. Following that loss, Menezes admitted his squad was suffering from fatigue and announced a change of plans.
The Peruvian squad will also be missing Oliver Sonne. The Peruvian-Danish defender was withdrawn from the roster as a preventative measure and has already travelled back to his club.
Colombia seek first win under Lorenzo
Colombia face similar pressure after losing 1-0 to Paraguay on October 2. The result sparked criticism of the team, who have yet to record a win during the current break.
Head coach Nestor Lorenzo addressed the media following the Paraguay defeat, explaining that his primary objective is to test players ahead of the upcoming qualifiers. Lorenzo stated he was being honest and that the coaching staff need to evaluate whether these players will fit into their future plans. He noted that they are drawing conclusions in all areas, with a specific focus on individual performances. Lorenzo is expected to make further changes to his side for the match against Peru.
Stadium and kickoff times
The Nu Stadium in Miami, which holds a capacity of over 26,000 spectators, will host the encounter. The match will begin at 7.45 p.m. local time in Miami, New York, and Washington D. C.
Fans in Costa Rica and Mexico can follow the game at 5.45 p.m., while viewers in Colombia and Ecuador share the 6.45 p.m. kickoff time with Peru.
The match starts at 7.45 p.m. in Bolivia and Venezuela, and at 8.45 p.m. for audiences in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. In Spain, the game will kick off at 1.45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7.
Expected lineups and betting odds
Despite Sonne leaving the squad, he was listed in the expected lineup for Peru. The predicted Peruvian formation features Gallese in goal, with a defence of Sonne, Noriega, Garcés, and López. The midfield consists of Magallanes, Mora, Cartagena, and Yotún, supporting forwards Vélez and Valera.
Colombia are expected to field Montero in goal, behind a defensive line of Andrade, Sánchez, and Lucumí. The midfield could see Muñoz, Ríos, Puerta, and Angulo, with Arias, Gómez, and Suárez in attack.
Major bookmakers consider Colombia the clear favourites to win the tie. Betsson offers odds of 1.38 for a Colombia victory, 3.85 for a draw, and 9.70 for a Peru win. Betano prices Colombia at 1.40, a draw at 4.30, and Peru at 7.90.
Bet365 has Colombia at 1.36, the draw at 4.50, and Peru at 6.25. 1XBet offers 1.51 for Colombia, 4.58 for the draw, and 7.13 for Peru. Caliente lists Colombia at 1.39, a draw at 4.35, and a Peru victory at 9.20. Doradobet prices a Colombia win at 1.36, the draw at 4.33, and Peru at 8.00.
Recent international results
Peru approach the game with a record of recent defeats. In addition to their 2-0 loss against Canada, they drew 1-1 with Mexico on September 29 and lost 4-1 to the United States on September 26. Earlier in the year, Peru fell 3-1 to Spain on June 8 and secured a 2-1 victory over Haiti on June 5.
Colombia drew 1-1 against Mexico on September 26 before their loss to Paraguay. In their previous fixtures earlier in the year, they played out a goalless draw with Switzerland on July 7, defeated Ghana 1-0 on July 3, and drew 0-0 with Portugal on June 27.
