Overview
- Chile meets Russia on November 15 at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, with TV coverage on Chilevisión and ESPN and streaming on Disney+ in applicable markets.
- The fixture is part of Chile’s rebuild under interim manager Nicolás Córdova, who is using the FIFA window to evaluate options after missing the 2026 World Cup.
- Russia lines up its second South American opponent of the window after a 1–1 draw with Peru, having also beaten Bolivia 3–0 in October.
- Peru played a non‑standard, three‑period practice match in Sochi and lost 5–1 to PFC Sochi, giving minutes to fringe players and sparrings including Fabio Gruber and Piero Quispe.
- Peru remains scheduled to face Chile on November 18 in Sochi, with reports indicating Manuel Barreto is likely to start Álex Valera, Fabio Gruber and Piero Quispe.