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Peru is going through a particularly delicate period, marked by football uncertainty and an obvious competitive decline. After finishing bottom of the standings in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with just eleven points and a performance well below expectations, the team plunged into a crisis that ended several years of stability and growth gained under Ricardo Gareca’s tenure.
The Chilean men’s national team is going through one of the most difficult periods in its recent history. Its failure in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, where it finished last in the standings with just eleven points, marked a major setback for a country that, less than a decade ago, was America’s champion and global contender. This campaign, marked by stumbles, a lack of goals and defensive weaknesses, ended with a third consecutive absence from the World Cup, which is unthinkable for supporters accustomed to the competitiveness offered by the golden generation.
A friendly match between national teams is a game which, although it does not determine official titles or points, plays a very important role in football. It is mainly used to allow coaches to prepare their teams for more demanding tournaments, by testing new tactics, game plans and compositions. It is also the ideal opportunity to give playing time to young or newly called up players, to evaluate their performances and see how they adapt to the group.
These matches allow players, who usually play in different clubs and in different leagues, to get used to sharing the field and to strengthen cohesion within the national team. They also allow players returning from injury to regain their competitive rhythm in a less pressured environment than an official competition.
Beyond the sporting aspect, friendly matches also have a strategic value: they influence the FIFA rankings, which can be decisive in future international draws. And of course, they play a social and economic role, as they are often played in different countries to bring the national team closer to its fans and generate revenue through ticket sales, television rights and sponsorships.
