Argentina did its homework and won 2-0 in its debut against Canada for Group A of the Copa América. But today it will be the turn of the other two rivals of the Albiceleste: Peru and Chile They will host a new edition of the Pacific Classic in Texas, starting at 9 p.m. (Argentine time). will televise DSports.
The team led by Lionel Scaloni looks down on everyone in the area that will complete its first day today and will resume activity next Tuesday, when the next two matches between Peru and Canada take place, prior to Argentina Chile.
It will be more than interesting to analyze what happens in a match that, a priori, looks to be very even and close. The Peruvians of the experienced Uruguayan coach Jorge Fossati They still haven’t won so far in the Qualifiers on the way to the 2026 World Cup and they are bottom of the standings. That is why they need to regain confidence in the continental competition to face the rest of the qualifiers in the best way. Meanwhile, the Red Ricardo Gareca is outside the entry zone for the World Cup and is undergoing a strong turnover: the Tiger He left historical figures like Gary Medel and Arturo Vidal off the list.
It will be a special event for the Argentine coach who led the Bicolor to the 2018 World Cup in Russia and was on the verge of repeating the feat in Qatar 2022, when the Peruvians fell in the international playoff against Australia (ultimately eliminated by the world champion Argentina in the round of 16). History shows that this regional derby has so far registered 84 official matches with 24 wins for Peru, 46 for Chile and 14 draws.
In the Argentine bunker they will watch the game with the peace of mind of knowing that the team will qualify for the next round (quarterfinals) if they beat Chile in New Jersey next Tuesday, June 25, starting at 10 p.m. (Argentine time). A tie between Peruvians and Chileans would leave them as the only leader, well positioned for what is to come. And a no less important fact is that only the best two from each group will enter the next phase, since as there are four zones there will be no room for better third parties.
Probable formations:
Peru: Pedro Gallese; Miguel Araujo, Carlos Zambrano, Alexander Callens; Andy Polo, Wilder Cartagena, Sergio Peña, Piero Quispe, Marcos López; Bryan Reyna and Gianluca Lapadula. DT: Jorge Fossati
Chili: Claudio Bravo; Mauricio Isla, Paulo Díaz, Guillermo Maripán, Gabriel Suazo; Erick Pulgar, Rodrigo Echeverría, Darío Osorio; Alexis Sánchez, Ben Brereton and Eduardo Vargas. DT: Ricardo Gareca
Stadium: AT&T (Texas, United States)
Hour: 21.00 (Argentina)
Referee: Wilton Sampaio (Brazil)
Will televise: DSports (in Argentina)
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