Argentina breeze past Peru in World Cup qualifier
Argentina scored twice in the first half and were unfortunate not to score more in a dominant second as they comfortably beat Peru 2-0.
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Argentina scored twice in the first half and were unfortunate not to score more in a dominant second as they comfortably beat Peru 2-0.
The third round of World Cup qualifying gets underway for Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and the other CONMEBOL nations. Here's what to watch for.
Neymar moved into second place behind Pele on Brazil's all-time goalscoring list after notching a hat trick in a 4-2 victory over Peru.
Peru's Raul Ruidiaz and Alex Valera have tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Tuesday's World Cup qualifier at home to Brazil, the FPF said.
MLS has notified several CONMEBOL federations that it will refuse to allow players to travel to upcoming World Cup qualifers, a source told ESPN.
Former Newcastle midfielder Nolberto Solano apologised on Friday after being detained by Peruvian police for breaking coronavirus quarantine orders.
FIFA is supporting CONMEBOL's request to suspend World Cup qualifiers scheduled for the end of March due to fears over the coronavirus.
The city of Lima stages the second leg of the final of the Peruvian Championship featuring traditional power Alianza Lima and upstart Binacional.
Australia will face Lionel Messi and Argentina at next year's Copa America after being drawn in Group A for the South American championship.
Peru federation sporting director Juan Carlos Oblitas called Chile's last-minute cancellation of the Nov. 19 friendly 'inconceivable.'
The Copa Libertadores final between Flamengo and River Plate has been moved to Lima, Peru from Santiago, Chile.
A late goal from Luis Abram gave Peru a 1-0 win over Brazil in Los Angeles on Tuesday for their first defeat in over a year.
The Copa America gave plenty of clues for the 2022 World Cup hopes of winners Brazil, Lionel Messi's Argentina and South America's other nations.
Of course Brazil will celebrate their Copa America crown, but it's just one more step toward their ultimate goal of another World Cup triumph.
Gabriel Jesus scored and assisted on goals before being sent off in Brazil's 3-1 win over Peru in the Copa America final on Sunday in Rio.
Two friends from Peru drove a Volkswagen Beetle across South America to watch their side defy the odds to reach the Copa America final.
Brazil aren't "back" yet, but they were deserving winners of the 2019 Copa America and have a squad, and manager, that has shown they can deliver.
Before Brazil and Peru's meeting to determine who will be crowned kings of South America, Gab Marcotti breaks down the Copa America final matchup.
Few would have predicted such a one-sided Copa America semifinal, but Peru bore little resemblance to the side that struggled in previous games.
Peru advanced to the final of the Copa America and a date with hosts Brazil after beating reigning champions Chile 3-0 on Wednesday.
The Copa America semifinals (live on ESPN+) are a contrast. In one, neither team dares lose. In the other, both sides are just happy to be there.
Peru were more than happy to sit back and defend against Uruguay, which revealed the attacking issues that Luis Suarez and Co. are facing.
Luis Suarez missed Uruguay's first penalty in a shootout loss as Peru clinched a spot into the Copa America semifinals.
We are down to the final eight teams in the Copa America. Here is the lowdown on each of the four quarterfinal clashes (all live on ESPN+).
The phony war of the Copa America group phase is over. Tim Vickery previews all four quarterfinals, including a very familiar Brazil-Paraguay game.