Colombia vs Peru: Predicted lineups for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

The CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers continue this Friday with a crucial match between Colombia and Peru at the Metropolitano Stadium in Barranquilla. Los Cafeteros need to secure three points if they want to remain in the qualifying spots on the table, while Oscar Ibanez’s team must deliver an almost perfect performance in the remaining games to keep their hopes alive.

Colombia are sixth on the table with 20 points, in a delicate position. Nestor Lorenzo’s men have struggled to secure a victory in their last four matches. They lost 2-1 to Brazil and drawing 2-2 against Paraguay in the last international window.

Meanwhile, Peru are ninth with only 10 points, and the scenarios are more challenging. After winning 3-1 against Bolivia and then losing 1-0 to Venezuela, Peru can’t afford to drop any points if they want to clinch the playoff spot. They also need favorable results from other matches. With everything on the line, the coaches will field their best available eleven. Check out the predicted lineups.

Colombia’s predicted lineup vs. Peru

For the match against Peru, Colombia will miss one of their key players, as forward Luis Diaz is suspended. Other players who won’t be available are Jhon Cordoba, Juan Fernando Quintero, and Rafael Santos Borre, who are all injured.

Colombia’s potential lineup for the match against Peru could be: Camilo Vargas; Cristian Borja, Jeison Lucumi, Davinson Sanchez, Daniel Muñoz; Richard Rios, Jefferson Lerma, John Arias; James Rodriguez; Juan Camilo Hernandez, and Jhon Duran.

Peru’s predicted lineup vs. Colombia

Meanwhile, Peru also has some absences due to injury. Gianluca Lapadula and Kenji Cabrera won’t be available, and it is expected that midfielder Andre Carrillo of Corinthians will start on the bench.

In that sense, Peru is expected to play with: Pedro Gallese; Luis Advíncula, Carlos Zambrano, Renzo Garces, Marcos Lopez; Renato Tapia, Pedro Aquino, Edison Flores; Andy Polo, Bryan Reyna, and Paolo Guerrero.