# Peru football team qualifier preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/peru-football-team-qualifier-preparations
> Updated: 2026-08-24T21:59:47.000Z. Sources: 31. Developments: 5.

The Peruvian Football Federation has confirmed that the 2030 World Cup qualifying matches will be staged at three domestic venues – Lima (using both Estadio Nacional and Estadio Monumental), Cusco and Puno – to provide the squad with exposure to different altitudes. América Televisión holds exclusive broadcasting rights for the qualifiers and domestic competitions, with possible streaming on Movistar Deportes and Claro Sports.

Senior coach Mano Menezes has scheduled four North-American friendlies during the September-October 2026 FIFA window: the United States on 26 September in Orlando, Mexico on 29 September in New Jersey, Canada on 3 October at Montreal’s Saputo Stadium, and Colombia on 6 October in Miami. These matches, intended to fine-tune tactics and assess emerging talent, include high-level tests against recent World Cup participants Mexico and Canada.

To further support high-altitude preparation, Menezes and Jean Ferrari have visited Puno to evaluate potential sites for a new high-altitude training center, referred to as a ‘Videna’. The project is being managed by the Peruvian Football Federation, with President Agustín Lozano expected to discuss the initiative further. Menezes emphasized the urgency of the project, noting that the qualifying process begins in late 2027 and construction requires significant time.

In parallel, Peru’s under-17 futsal side will compete in the 2026 CONMEBOL Sub-17 Futsal tournament in Paraguay, beginning with a match against Bolivia on 8 August.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Peru coach Mano Menezes proposes new training center in Puno

Peruvian national team coach Mano Menezes is proposing the construction of a high-altitude training center in Puno to prepare the squad for the 2030 World Cup qualifiers.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panama-u-15-team-prepares-for-mexico-tournament-as-chile-eyes-pellegrini

### 2026-08-04: Peru national football team sets North American friendlies and home venues for 2030 qualifiers

Peru's senior team will face the US, Mexico, Canada and Colombia in friendlies (26 Sep‑6 Oct 2026) under Mano Menezes, while home qualifiers for 2030 will be staged in Lima, Cusco and Puno.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-football-teams-schedule-senior-friendlies-and-u17-futsal-matches

### 2026-07-31: Peru to play Mexico and Canada in September‑October friendlies

Peru, led by coach Mano Menezes, will face Mexico (Sept 29, New Jersey) and Canada (Oct 3, Montreal) in friendlies to prep for South American qualifiers and the 2030 World Cup.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-to-play-mexico-and-canada-in-septemberoctober-friendlies

### 2026-07-22: Peru national team to face Canada in Montreal friendly on Oct 3, 2026

Peru will play Canada in a friendly at Montreal’s Saputo Stadium on Oct 3, 2026, as part of its preparation for the 2030 World Cup qualifiers.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-national-team-to-face-canada-in-montreal-friendly-on-oct-3-2026

### 2026-07-20: Peru to host 2030 World Cup qualifiers in high‑altitude cities and secure exclusive TV rights

Peru’s federation will host 2030 World Cup qualifiers in Lima, Cusco and Puno, using altitude as a strategic edge, while América TV secures exclusive broadcast rights for the matches and other domestic leagues.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/copa-per-2026-teams-advance-from-ayacucho-and-puno-departments

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