Argentina will be facing Peru in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, and fans are eager to see Lionel Messi in action. After a tough loss to Paraguay in their previous match, Argentina is looking to bounce back and secure a win against Peru at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires.
With 22 points from 11 games, Argentina is leading the South American qualifying table, while Peru is currently in ninth place with only seven points. Despite winning the Copa America, Argentina has been struggling with losses to Colombia and Paraguay, along with a draw against Venezuela. Their wins have mostly been narrow, with the exception of a 6-0 victory against Bolivia.
This match will mark Lionel Messi’s 191st appearance for Argentina, and coach Scaloni will have to make some changes due to injuries. Cristian Romero is out with a foot injury, opening the door for Leonardo Balerdi to partner with Nicolas Otamendi in defense. Players like Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez are expected to start, with Leandro Paredes playing a crucial role in midfield alongside Rodrigo De Paul and Enzo Fernandez.
Argentina has a good record against Peru at home, having not lost in their last five encounters. On the other hand, Peru is on a four-match losing streak and will be looking to turn things around. Key players like Bryan Reyna and Renato Tapia will be missing for Peru, but they managed to secure a draw against Chile in their last game.
Fans in India can catch the Argentina vs Peru match live on the FanCode app and website, with the match scheduled to start at 5:30 AM IST on November 20. The predicted line-ups for the game include Emiliano Martinez, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez for Argentina and Carlos Caceda, Paolo Guerrero for Peru.
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