The Peru national football team will play Canada at Saputo Stadium in Montreal on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in an international friendly.
Head coach Mano Menezes will lead the South American side to Canadian territory for their third fixture of the September and October FIFA international window. Peru redeemed themselves in front of home supporters with an improved performance during a 1-1 draw against Mexico, but the team cannot afford to relax ahead of their clash in North America.
The international friendly in Montreal is scheduled to kick off at 1:00 p.m. Peruvian time. Supporters in Peru will be able to watch live television coverage of the match on free-to-air broadcaster América TV Channel 4, while online viewing will be available through the América tvGO streaming platform. América TV is one of Peru's primary television networks, long holding traditional broadcasting rights for national team matches.
Peru's delegation expects to welcome back experienced midfielder André Carrillo for the journey to Canada. The veteran player has not logged any playing minutes during the current international window because of an injury, but team management anticipates that he will be available for selection on Saturday.
Match Schedule and International Form
The fixture against Canada forms part of a four-game international schedule arranged by the Peruvian Football Federation across the September and October FIFA calendar dates. FIFA international dates allow national federations to release squad members from club duty to participate in official friendlies and competitive fixtures.
Peru are still looking for their first victory of the current international window after experiencing mixed results in their opening two matches. The team began their four-match window with a heavy 4-1 loss against the United States.
They subsequently showed marked signs of recovery in their second match, earning a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Mexico to boost squad morale before departing for Canada. Menezes emphasized that his players must build upon the positive form shown against Mexico as they prepare for their next match in Montreal.
Peru, traditionally known as La Bicolor or La Blanquirroja, are undergoing tactical adjustments under Menezes. The 64-year-old Brazilian manager took charge of the national team following an extensive managerial career across South America, which included leading the Brazil national team as well as major Brazilian clubs such as Corinthians, Grêmio, and Cruzeiro.
Venue Information and Opponents
Saturday's match will be held at Saputo Stadium, a dedicated soccer venue located in the Olympic Park district of Montreal, Quebec. Opened in 2008 and expanded in 2012, the stadium serves as the home field for Major League Soccer club CF Montréal and regularly hosts international fixtures involving North American national teams.
Canada present a stern test for Menezes and his players. As member nations of CONCACAF and CONMEBOL continue to schedule inter-confederation friendly matches outside of official tournament cycles, fixtures between South American and North American sides offer vital competitive preparation under international match standards.
The potential return of Carrillo adds valuable experience to the Peruvian midfield. Carrillo has represented Peru in major international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and multiple Copa América competitions, establishing himself as a key attacking presence alongside domestic and overseas talent.
Final Friendly Match Against Colombia
Following the clash in Montreal, Peru will complete their four-match international schedule with a final friendly fixture against Colombia. That match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with kick-off set for 6:00 p.m. Peruvian time.
