The first double date of the Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup is over for peruvian team. Unfortunately, the national team could not get a win in their first two games after drawing with Paraguay (0-0) visiting and losing as a local against Brazil (0-1). However, there is still a long way to go in the pre-World Cup tournament. Along those lines, thinking about matchdays 3 and 4, against Chile and Argentina, respectively, we present how the standings would look at the end of the next matchday with a scenario of ideal results for the ‘bicolor’ and another more realistic one.
The ideal scenario
On the next double date of the 2026 Qualifiers, Peru must achieve the feat and win a visit to Chile. In addition, it would be considered a good deal to scratch Argentina a point at the Nacional de Lima. Thus things, according to the Sports Calculatorthe ‘bicolor’ would end October in the World Cup qualification zone, placing itself in third place in the standings with 5 units.
The ideal scenario for Peru must be accompanied by other results that involve direct rivals in the fight for qualification. For example, Colombia should not beat Uruguay and Ecuador. Likewise, Paraguay must continue in the doldrums when it is their turn to visit Argentina and host Bolivia.
The most realistic scenario
Statistics show that Peru has never been able to beat Chile in Santiago for the World Cup Qualifiers. That is, the points could be lost in that away game. However, aspiring to steal, at least, a tie from the world champion, must be an obligation. In the match against Brazil, the ‘blanquirroja’ showed that she has what it takes.
Possibly, in results that seriously harm the interests of the Peruvian team, Paraguay loses to Argentina, but beats Bolivia. On the other hand, Ecuador could continue to show that it is a candidate to qualify for the World Cup by beating the ‘Green’ on the visit and drawing at home against the always tough Colombia.
How many will qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
As the 2026 World Cup will have 48 teams instead of 32, the South American Confederation was benefited with two extra places. In this way, the Qualifiers will directly qualify six teams for the World Cup and a seventh will have the chance to compete in a playoff for a place.
In this way, only 3 of the 10 countries on the continent will quickly be left out of the contest.
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