SOCCER
Colombia vs Peru: times, TV and how to watch online
The South American qualifiers are back this week. Colombia will face Peru in Barranquilla in what promises to be an electrifying game.
Cafeteros and Incas will face each other this Friday on what many are calling a six-point game. Both teams are going down to the wire, and they need to produce some points to stay alive in the competition. Furthermore, With only a few games to go until the end of the qualifiers, every moment now is gold for these teams that are looking for a place in Qatar 2022. Watch the game on FUBO.
Head coach Reinaldo Rueda, who took over for Colombia after a disastrous start with Carlos Queiros, has come under fire due to a run of bad results. The team has not won a game in their last five matches, with four draws and one loss against Brazil. Therefore, Colombia needs to win this game. They sit in four place ahead of Uruguay, which is only one point behind.
For Peru, things are even gloomier, tho the team seems to be in better form. Gareca's guys will be looking to at least tie this game and keep fighting for that spot. After a good series of results in some friendly matches this week, the team comes in good spirit. However, a loss for the Incas could mean almost sure elimination from Qatar.
Colombia has the edge
Both teams have played a combined 68th matches, the Cafeteros have won 27th while Peru has come the victor in 19th, with 22 draws altogether. The last time they faced each other, Colombia beat Peru 3-2.
Predicted 11s
Colombia with a 4-3-3: David Ospina; Daniel Munoz, Davinson Sanchez, Yerry Mina, Juan Cuadrado; Matheus Uribe, Wilmar Barrios, James Rodriguez; Luis Diaz, Luis Muriel, Miguel Borja
Peru with a 4-1-4-1: Pedro Gallese; Luis Advincula, Luis Abram, Alexander Callens, Miguel Trauco; Yoshimar Yotun; Christian Cueva, Edison Flores, Renato Tapia, Andre Carrillo; Gianluca Lapadula
What time does Colombia vs Peru kick-off?
The 2022 South American World Cup Qualifiers match between Colombia and Peru will be played on Friday, 28 January at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez in Barranquilla.
Kick off is 4 p.m. ET in the US or check out other global timezones.
Where can I watch Colombia vs Peru?
You can watch Colombia vs Peru in the US via the Fubo Sports Network.
Find out who is showing the game if you are elsewhere in the world.
Colombia vs Peru: live AS USA coverage
You'll also be able to follow live-text coverage of Colombia vs Peru right here at AS USA. We'll be building up to the game from about an hour ahead of kick-off, before taking you through the action as it unfolds.