World Cup Qualifiers

Qatar 2022: Can Peru still qualify for the World Cup?

The South American Qualifiers are about to conclude but there's still a lot to be played for in the road to Qatar 2022. Here, take a look at Peru's chances toqualifyfor this year's World Cup.

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March 24, 2022 09:36PM EDT

**© Daniel Apuy/Getty Images, Getty Images South America**Head coach Ricardo Gareca of Peru

Peru’s situation in the South American 2022 World Cup Qualifiers is not easy and all their aspirations will be on the line in a dramatic final matchday. Thelossagainst Uruguayhas complicated the outlook for La Blanquirroja in the road toQatar 2022.

Fortunately, Ricardo Gareca‘s men still depend on themselves to clinch a berthin the world’s most anticipated tournament. Peru have ended a long wait when they qualified for Russia 2018. Will they make back-to-back World Cup appearances this time?

Peru currently have 21 points in the standings with a losing record of 6-3-8overall,which is why they still needto take care of business in the final matchday of the continental qualifiers.

Can Peru still qualify for the 2022 World Cup?

Yes, they can. But Peru can’t qualifydirectly for the group stage, they can hope fora playoff berth at best.How? Well, there are different scenarios. The best way to continue alive in the road to Qatar 2022for Peru is to win their final game of the qualifiers.

If they beat Paraguay, they will automaticallyclinch a playoff spot. Peru arefour points shy of Uruguay and Ecuador, thus they can’t finish higher than fifth.Meanwhile, Colombia are right below them with 20 points and Chile have 19. So even if they lose, Peru could stillgrab the playoff berth as long as Colombia lose and Chile don’t win.

Peru playoff berth scenarios:

Peru beat Paraguay
Peru draw, Colombia and Chile don’t win
Peru lose, Colombia lose and Chile don’t win

Richard Tovar

Richard “Richie” Tovar is a bilingual sports writer with over 13 years of experience in the field. Since joining Bolavip US in 2021, he has focused on covering American sports, with a particular emphasis on the NFL and College Football. Raised in Venezuela, a country passionate about baseball, Richard also dedicates significant attention to MLB coverage each season. His deep connection with and love for American sports shine through his writing, where he frequently showcases his passion for numbers and statistics, enhancing the depth and insightfulness of his articles.