At what time do Peru vs Argentina play on date 12 of the 2026 Qualifiers.
The Peruvian team will face one of the most complicated challenges when facing Argentina this Tuesday, November 19 in Buenos Aires, on date 12 of the 2026 South American Qualifiers. The ‘blanquirroja’ must visit the ‘albicelestes’ with the mission of getting a good result to keep alive their chances of reaching the playoff ticket for the Canada, United States and Mexico 2026 World Cup. The discreet goalless draw with Chile was little or nothing worked for the ‘bicolor’.
The clash between Peruvians and Argentines marks two completely different realities in the competition; While one is fighting to avoid being left without opportunities to qualify, the other wants to stay in first place in the standings. However, both teams are obliged to win to achieve their objectives set in the last match of 2024 and with seven days remaining until the Conmebol tournament ends.
Jorge Fossati is preparing his best team to achieve the feat in La Bombonera. He will have three important comebacks that fill all Peruvians with confidence: Pedro Gallese, Bryan Reyna and Carlos Zambrano are ready to reappear after having exceeded their suspension date. The Uruguayan coach will have the difficulty of finding a replacement for Wilder Cartagena, who was left out of the game due to an accumulation of cards.
And it won’t be easy at all since he doesn’t have many options because Renato Tapia was called off due to injury and Pedro Aquino was not called up, both players in the same position and characteristics as the Orlando City midfielder. The coach will have to choose between Jesús Castillo, Horacio Calcaterra and Jorge Murrugarra.
“There is less margin for error, so analyzing the match from the result, we were not satisfied at all because we wanted to give joy to the fan, who without any doubt deserves it. Surely the strategy will be different, in some aspects, but the general idea will not change. We were focused on this duel, and if I was wrong I will be the first to accept it,” Fossati said at a press conference.
Goalless draw at the Monumental Stadium. (Video: Movistar Deportes)
The crucial duel between the Peruvians and Argentines will take place this Tuesday, November 19 at the La Bombonera stadium, on date 12 of the 2026 South American Qualifiers. The agreed time will be at 7:00 p.m. for Peru, Colombia and Ecuador; while in Bolivia and Venezuela it will start at 8:00 p.m. And in Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil it will start at 9:00 p.m.
The broadcast of the match for the entire Peruvian territory will be carried out by América Televisión, ATV and Movistar Deportes through their channels 4, 9 and 3, respectively. It will also have available its streaming platforms such as América TVGO, ATV web and Movistar Play, which is completely free for all its subscribers. In addition, Infobae Perú will report all incidents of the comparison with the previous one, minute by minute, best plays, statements from the protagonists.
The ‘albicelestes’ will have no time for regrets after the hard fall against Paraguay, where they surprisingly lost 2-1 in Asunción. That defeat put their lead in the 2026 South American Qualifiers at risk, and shortened the distance between their pursuers Uruguay and Colombia, who were within three points. Therefore, Lionel Scaloni’s team has to beat Peru no matter what to stay at the top of the competition.
The Argentine coach will have important absences that he will have to resolve to assemble his team: Nahuel Molina suffered an injury to his right thigh, and ‘Cuti’ Romero was sidelined due to a problem in his right foot that he had been struggling with. Nicolás Tagliafico has a shoulder injury, and is a doubt against the ‘blanquirroja’, perhaps the coach decided to urgently call up Giuliano Simeone.
What are the key tactics that Coach Fossati believes will give Peru an advantage over Argentina in the upcoming match?
Hello and welcome to our show today! We are here with two distinguished guests to discuss the upcoming match between Peru and Argentina on date 12 of the 2026 Qualifiers. Firstly, we have Jorge Fossati, the coach of Peru, and Lionel Scaloni, the coach of Argentina. Thank you both for joining us today.
Coach Fossati, can you tell us about your expectations for the match this Tuesday and how you plan to approach the game considering the importance of the match for Peru’s qualification chances?
Coach Scaloni, on the other hand, what kind of strategy do you have planned to secure a win against Peru considering your recent defeat against Paraguay and the need to stay at the top of the Qualifiers standings?
Moving on to player fitness, both teams have some absences to deal with. Coach Fossati, what impact will the return of Gallese, Reyna, and Zambrano have on your team’s performance and how do you plan to cope with the loss of key players like Renato Tapia and Pedro Aquino in midfield?
Coach Scaloni, can you update us on the status of players like Nahuel Molina and Romero, and how their potential absence will affect your lineup and tactics? Additionally, what role will Giuliano Simeone play in filling Tagliafico’s position if necessary?
In terms of broadcasting, many fans in Peru will be relying on television and streaming platforms to follow the match. How important is it for you as coaches to connect with your fans through these mediums, and how do you plan to engage with them during and after the match?
Lastly, both of you have vast experience coaching in South American Qualifiers. Coach Fossati, could you share any valuable insights or lessons learned from your past experiences that may help your team this time around? And Coach Scaloni, as a former player yourself, what is your advice for managing the pressure and expectations that come with representing Argentina on the international stage?
Thank you both for your time and we look forward to an exciting match!
