Peru struggled to find creative space in attack and was ultimately overwhelmed late. The task became even steeper after Miguel Araujo was shown a straight red card just two minutes after coming off the bench, leaving Peru down to 10 men.

The match marked the final test for both sides in the current international window. Looking ahead, both squads will pivot to the next slate of friendlies as preparations ramp up for the 2028 Copa America in the United States, according to TyC Sports’ Gaston Edul.

With Jhon Arias anchoring Colombia’s attack, head coach Nestor Lorenzo has an opportunity to test fresh talent as he retools the lineup. The match serves as a crucial trial period following the international retirements of playmakers James Rodriguez and Juan Fernando Quintero.

On the other side, veteran goalkeeper Pedro Gallese leads a Peru squad actively searching for its next generation of talent after legend Paolo Guerrero called it quits on his international career. Head coach Mano Menezes will use the tune-up to experiment with new lineups against a key CONMEBOL rival ahead of upcoming World Cup qualifying.

The matchup marks the final international break outing for both sides following the 2026 World Cup. From here, both federations shift their focus toward prep work for the 2028 Copa America in the United States.

Confirmed lineups: Colombia vs. Peru

Alongside Arias, defender Davinson Sanchez is starting and wearing the captain’s armband following Rodriguez’s departure. Here is how Colombia is expected to line up:

• Goalkeeper: Kevin Mier
• Defenders: Daniel Munoz (RB), Kevin Andrade (CB), Davinson Sanchez (CB), Samuel Velasquez (LB)
• Midfielders: Gustavo Puerta, John Solis
• Forwards: Jhon Arias (RW), Luis Javier Suarez (ST), Carlos Andres Gomez (LW), Yaser Asprilla

Meanwhile, Peru is featuring veteran Yoshimar Yotun in central midfield, with Oliver Sonne not starting at right back, as he was called back to England following the defeat against Canada. Here is the projected lineup for La Bicolor:

• Goalkeeper: Pedro Gallese
• Defenders: Marco Huaman, Erick Noriega, Renzo Garces, Marcos Lopez
• Midfielders: Oslimg Mora, Wilder Cartagena, Yoshimar Yotun, Piero Magallanes
• Forwards: Alex Valera, Jairo Velez

Key takeaways

• Colombia aims to bounce back in its final international friendly against Peru.
• The match follows the international retirements of playmakers James Rodríguez and Juan Fernando Quintero.
• Both federations will shift focus toward prep work for the 2028 Copa America.

How to watch Colombia vs Peru in the USA

Colombia vs Peru will be available to watch live in the United States through Fanatiz and TrillerTV+, with both platforms offering legal streaming options for the international friendly.

Can I watch Colombia vs Peru for free?

There is no confirmed free option to watch Colombia vs Peru in the USA. Fanatiz does not offer a free trial, according to its official Help Center, so a subscription or the applicable paid access is required.

Match Preview: What’s at stake?

Colombia and Peru are looking to close the October FIFA international window with a win as both teams continue rebuilding after the 2026 World Cup.

Colombia enters the friendly in Miami with a 1-1 draw against Mexico and a 1-0 loss to Paraguay, leaving Nestor Lorenzo still searching for the right combinations and greater attacking production. The match against Peru represents another opportunity to test players and tactical variations before the next international window.

For Peru, the match is also part of a transition under Mano Menezes, with the Brazilian coach evaluating his squad and looking to establish a foundation for the next cycle. The Bicolor drew 1-1 with Mexico during this FIFA window and has also suffered defeats against Canada and the United States. Menezes has indicated that Colombia‘s physicality, pace and ability to attack in depth could cause problems, making this another useful test for Peru’s evolving squad.

What time is the Colombia vs Peru match?

The Colombia vs Peru match kicks off today, Tuesday, October 6, at 7:45 PM ET. The Colombian Football Federation confirms a 6:45 PM local time in Colombia.

• Eastern Time: 7:45 PM
• Central Time: 6:45 PM
• Mountain Time: 5:45 PM
• Pacific Time: 4:45 PM

Peru controlled the game for stretches with a high press and dangerous attacks, while Mexico grew into the match and found more space as the game progressed. Both sides created opportunities, but neither could find the winning goal.

Mexico increased the pressure late in the match, but Peru remained organized and continued to threaten on the counter. Despite the intensity from both sides, neither team could break the deadlock again before the final whistle.

Julian Quinones’ absence stems from a muscle injury sustained while playing for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Qadsiah. The forward was substituted during a match against Al Wasl on September 14 in the AFC Champions League, and it was subsequently confirmed that he would be unavailable for Mexico‘s fixtures.

The setback represents a significant loss for Rafa Marquez, as Quinones was one of Mexico’s standout players at the 2026 World Cup and had been named among the candidates for this year’s Ballon d’Or. Due to his injury, he missed the opening matches of El Tri’s new era.

Mexico and a strong start

El Tri arrive following a 1-1 draw against Colombia in Rafa Marquez’s head-coaching debut, featuring a stunning goal from new No. 10 Gilberto Mora. Meanwhile, Peru will look to bounce back after suffering a harsh 4-1 defeat to the United States.

Now Mexico will have the opportunity to secure a strong result against one of the teams that failed to qualify for the World Cup in CONMEBOL and posted one of the worst performances, coming directly off a crushing loss against the USA. Follow our live blog of Mexico vs Peru today and don’t miss a single thing!

How Mexico and Peru enter this friendly match

Mexico enter with a favorable streak over their last five fixtures. The national team has accumulated three wins, one draw, and one loss, with results including matchups against South Korea, the Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, and Colombia.

For their part, Peru present a different record, holding one win, one draw, and three losses over the same number of matches. Their recent opponents were Senegal, Honduras, Haiti, Spain, and the United States.

Key takeaways

• Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, hosts the match against Peru.
• A muscle injury with Al-Qadsiah keeps Julian Quinones out of action.
• A 4-1 defeat to the United States was suffered by Peru recently.

Rafa Marquez made his bench debut for Mexico in a draw against Colombia, where his squad left a strong impression on the pitch, highlighted by Gil Mora scoring Mexico’s lone goal.

Mano Menezes’ Peru need to shake off a catastrophic thrashing against the United States and aim to beat or at least put up a strong performance against fellow World Cup participant Mexico, who look to continue consolidating in the Rafa Marquez era.

Mexico confirmed lineup

For this second match, Rafa Marquez will have his full call-up list available, except for Alan Cervantes (injury), Cesar Montes, and recent star Julian Quinones, who isn’t playing for Mexico due to injury. The called-up players who initially remained in Mexico to play Matchday 10 traveled to join the training camp.

Mexico confirmed lineup: Oscar Garcia; Victor Guzman, Denzell Garcia, Mateo Chavez, Everardo Lopez, Alvaro Fidalgo; Orbelin Pineda, Obed Vargas; German Berterame, Jeremy Marquez, Isaias Violante.

Peru confirmed lineup

The key for Peru remains their old guard. In his return to the national team, Gianluca Lapadula scored for the first time in two years, confirming that he is Peru’s premier striker. At 36 years old, Yoshimar Yotun remains the engine in midfield and an irreplaceable piece for the Bicolor.

Peru confirmed lineup: Pedro Gallese; Marcos Huaman, Erick Noriega, Renzo Garces, Marcos Lopez; Wilder Cartagena, Oslimg Mora, Yoshimar Yotun; Piero Magallanes, Jairo Velez, Adrian Ugarriza.

Key takeaways

• Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey hosts the international friendly on September 29.
• Gil Mora scored the lone goal in a debut draw against Colombia.
• First time in two years marked a goal for returning striker Gianluca Lapadula.

How to watch Mexico vs Peru in the USA

Mexico vs Peru will be available in the United States through Univision and TUDN.

Can I watch Mexico vs Peru for free?

There is no confirmed free trial option for watching Mexico vs Peru in the USA. The match will be available through Univision and TUDN on TV. You can also follow our live blog of Mexico vs Peru for minute-by-minute updates!

Match Preview: What’s at stake?

Mexico vs Peru is a preparation match rather than a competitive tournament fixture, but it carries plenty of significance for both teams. Mexico are beginning a new cycle after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Rafael Marquez taking charge of the national team following Javier Aguirre‘s tenure.

The Peru friendly will be Marquez’s second scheduled match in charge, following the September 26 meeting with Colombia. The four-game U.S. tour gives Marquez an early opportunity to evaluate his squad and establish his ideas.

Mexico‘s September-October schedule includes Colombia, Peru, the United States and Chile, with the Peru game taking place at Sports Illustrated Stadium before the Tricolor faces the USMNT in Arizona on October 3. Julian Quinones isn’t playing for Mexico in this window due to injury, but that won’t prevent them from fielding a strong lineup against Peru, who will also try their best.

Peru enter the matchup under Mano Menezes, who took over as the team continues its rebuilding process toward the 2030 World Cup. The Bicolor did not qualify for the 2026 tournament after finishing ninth in the CONMEBOL qualifying standings, so these friendlies are particularly useful for integrating players and developing a new squad.

What time is the Mexico vs Peru match?

Mexico vs Peru kicks off at 9 PM ET on Tuesday, September 29.

• Eastern Time: 9 PM
• Central Time: 8 PM
• Mountain Time: 7 PM
• Pacific Time: 6 PM

Mauricio Pochettino tried new faces and two of them scored debut goals for the USMNT in Justin Ellis and Julian Hall. The second half in particular was outstanding from the American team.

Peru is still developing a new project under Mano Menezes, but it showed this team has still ways to go. The Brazilian took charge in January 2026, but there is a crisis. The team lost focus quickly, couldn’t adapt to USA’s speed, and there’s a reason. The best three players from Peru are all 36 years of age in Pedro Gallese, Yoshimar Yotun, and Gianluca Lapadula.

Christian Pulisic won’t be playing either vs Peru. McKennie has been nursing and injury that has had him sidelined from Juventus games in the Serie A in Italy. That paired with the fact that Pochettino selected a very young group of players for this international window, made him a prime candidate to not play today vs Peru.

Folarin Balogun will also not play vs Peru. After all, Pochettino wants to see new blood start to become important for the USMNT. It’s very relevant for him to see new generations start to earn their place on the national squad.

McKennie is the engine for the USMNT

Weston McKennie serves more as the emotional heart, box-to-box engine, and chaos agent for the USMNT rather than its traditional “metronome” midfielder. He doesn’t dictate tempo, he disrupts the tempo of the rivals.

McKennie thrives when he is allowed to cover ground vertically. Rather than sitting deep to orchestrate passes, his strength is disrupting opponent builds, winning duels, and immediately transitioning the ball forward, as well as timing his ‘late‘ arrival to the box.

Who will play instead of McKennie for USMNT vs Peru?

Yunus Musah or Sebastian Berhalter are projected to fill the central midfield role in place of the absent Weston McKennie for the USMNT vs Peru friendly. Musah has similarities with McKennie due to his box-to-box prowess.

Meanwhile, Berhalter is more of a metronome. A traditional deep-lying playmaker with great technical range and precise long-range passing. Berhalter has more composure and dictates the game, while Musah is more of a ‘run-first, make play-second‘ kind of player.

Key takeaways

• Weston McKennie will miss the USMNT friendly against Peru while recovering from an injury.
• Head coach Mauricio Pochettino prioritized selecting a young squad for this international window.
• Yunus Musah or Sebastian Berhalter are projected to replace the missing midfielder in central midfield.

How to watch USA vs Peru in the USA

USA vs Peru will be available across several TV and streaming options in the United States. The English-language broadcast will air on TNT USA, while HBO Max will provide the streaming option for the TNT Sports coverage.

The match is also available through Fubo and Peacock. For Spanish-language coverage, the game will be televised on Telemundo and Universo, with streaming available through UNIVERSO NOW and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo.

Can I watch USA vs Peru for free?

Fubo currently offers a 5-day free trial on its eligible plans, and its official listing for USA vs Peru shows the match on Telemundo. That means eligible new subscribers can use the trial to watch the game.

Match Preview: What’s at stake?

USA vs Peru marks the start of a new USMNT cycle after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Mauricio Pochettino beginning his first full cycle as head coach. The United States reached the Round of 16 at the World Cup and will now use this four-match international window to evaluate its player pool ahead of the road to the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Pochettino’s 28-man roster includes a mix of established players and young prospects, with several players receiving their first senior call-up. The friendly against Peru is therefore an opportunity for Pochettino to test different combinations and give younger players valuable international experience.

Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Folarin Balogun are among the notable absences, while 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan headlines a group of emerging talents. The U.S. will then face Chile, Mexico and Canada during the same September-October window, making the Peru match the first of four tests in the team’s new chapter.

For Peru, the match represents another step in a rebuilding process after missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup. La Bicolor finished 12th in CONMEBOL qualifying and has appointed Brazilian coach Mano Menezes to lead the team into the next cycle.

They have already played four friendlies in 2026, losing to Senegal and Spain, drawing with Honduras and beating Haiti, so the meeting with the USMNT gives Menezes another opportunity to assess his squad against a World Cup team.

What time is the USA vs Peru match?

The USA vs Peru match kicks off on Saturday, September 26, at 4:30 PM ET from Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida. For viewers in different regions of the United States, here are the local start times:

• Eastern Time: 4:30 PM
• Central Time: 3:30 PM
• Mountain Time: 2:30 PM
• Pacific Time: 1:30 PM

Christian Pulisic is not playing vs Peru either. Manager Mauricio Pochettino left Balogun off the autumn friendly roster to rest and reintegrate with AS Monaco following a minor injury and a busy summer.

Balogun dealt with a minor leg knock and an unsettled transfer window (including a near-move to Everton before staying at AS Monaco), making his season debut for his club only recently. Hence, it was a no brainer to leave him rest instead of playing vs Peru.

Balogun is key for the USMNT

Key players like Weston McKennie aren’t playing for the USMNT vs Peru as they nurse injuries. However, Balogun is one of the toughest names to replace for Mauricio Pochettino.

Folarin Balogun is a crucial focal point for the USMNT attack, serving as the frontline goalscorer the team historically lacked. His comibination of raw speed and physical strength makes him a handful to deal with.

Who will play instead of Balogun for USMNT vs Peru?

Julian Hall is projected to start or share minutes at striker for the USMNT against Peru in place of the rested Folarin Balogun. Hall is an 18-year-old prospect that plays for New York Red Bulls. He is one of the few strikers available. Damion Downs and Justin Ellis are also alternatives for Pochettino.

Usually, the backup spot to Balogun belongs to talented player Ricardo Pepi, but he suffered an injury that sidelined him just before this international window. Hence, new blood will try to impress the manager against Peru.

Key takeaways

• Folarin Balogun was omitted from the USMNT autumn friendly roster to rest and recover.
• Key contributors including midfielder Weston McKennie and attacker Christian Pulisic will also miss the match against Peru.
• Julian Hall, an 18-year-old forward, is projected to start or share minutes at striker.