In a few moments, we will share the starting lineups for the Chile vs. Peru match live, as well as the latest information coming out of the stadium. Don’t miss a single detail of the Chile vs. Peru match live with commentary from VAVEL.
Peru is going through a particularly delicate moment, marked by uncertainty in soccer and evident competitive decline. After finishing at the bottom of the table in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with just eleven points and a performance well below expectations, the team was plunged into a crisis that put an end to several years of stability and growth achieved during Ricardo Gareca’s tenure.
The Chilean men’s national team is going through one of the most difficult periods in its recent history. Its failure in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, where it finished bottom of the table with just eleven points, marked a major setback for a country that less than a decade ago was champion of America and a global contender. That campaign, marked by stumbles, a lack of goals, and defensive weaknesses, ended with their third consecutive absence from the World Cup, something unthinkable for fans accustomed to the competitiveness offered by the golden generation.
A friendly match between national teams is a game that, although it does not determine titles or official points, plays a very important role in soccer. It mainly serves to allow coaches to prepare their teams for more demanding tournaments, testing new tactics, game plans, and lineups. It is also the perfect opportunity to give playing time to young or newly called-up players, evaluate their performance, and see how they adapt to the group.
These matches help players, who normally play for different clubs and in different leagues, get used to sharing the pitch and strengthen cohesion within the national team. They also allow players returning from injury to regain their competitive rhythm in a less pressured environment than an official competition.
Beyond the sporting aspect, friendly matches also have strategic value: they influence FIFA rankings, which can be decisive in future international draws. And, of course, they play a social and economic role, as they are often played in different countries to bring the national team closer to its fans and generate revenue from ticket sales, television rights, and sponsors.
