Copa Perú 2026 regional stage sees several teams advance

The 2026 edition of the Copa Perú continues with decisive matches in multiple departmental leagues. In Lima, Bella Esperanza defeated Defensor Carhua 9‑0 and AIPSA FC won 3‑0 over Alianza San Mateo, both moving into the octavos de final. In Ayacucho, eight clubs qualified for the quarter‑finals, including FC Valle Ninabamba, CD Erasmo Berrocal and FC Defensor Patibamba, setting up the next knockout round. The Cusco departmental league reported Vinicunca FC’s third straight win (4‑1 over Multidisciplinario Chumbivilcas) and Deportivo Huayruro’s 2‑1 upset of Deportivo Túpac Amaru, positioning them as group leaders. Additionally, Deportivo El Inca topped Group C in the departamental phase with a 4‑2 victory over Defensor El Óvalo, while Academia SIPESA and EFF Ramón Castilla were eliminated after draws. These results bring several clubs closer to the Etapa Nacional of the Copa Perú 2026.