Peru national football team announces squad for North American tour

Peru national football team Mano Menezes FIFA international friendly FIFA date World Cup 2030 qualifiers

The Peru national football team, led by coach Mano Menezes, has announced a 26-player squad for an upcoming international tour in North America. The roster includes established figures such as Pedro Gallese, André Carrillo, Yoshimar Yotún, and Miguel Araujo, alongside the return of Gianluca Lapadula.

New faces and emerging talents included in the call-up are Matías Córdova, Osling Mora, and Piero Magallanes. Conversely, reports indicate that midfielder Renato Tapia may be excluded from this specific selection.

The tour consists of four FIFA international friendly matches scheduled between September 26 and October 6:

• September 26: vs United States in Orlando, USA • September 29: vs Mexico in New Jersey, USA • October 3: vs Canada in Montreal, Canada • October 6: vs Colombia in Miami, USA

Menezes stated these matches are vital for building the foundation of the squad as they prepare for the 2030 World Cup qualifiers.