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Menezes Names Peru Squad for Home Friendly With Bolivia

By mixing veterans with surprise youth call-ups, Menezes aims to evaluate talent for a generational refresh to shape the team's identity.

Overview

  • Mano Menezes announced the 26‑player roster on Thursday, November 5, 2026, choosing a blend of established internationals and younger surprises led by first‑time call-up Francesco Andrealli.
  • Peru will host Bolivia at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva (Matute) on Friday, November 13 at 8:00 p.m. Peru time and tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster with published price bands.
  • The squad list keeps experienced names such as Pedro Gallese, André Carrillo and Gianluca Lapadula while some outlets also flagged further surprise inclusions like Erinson Ramírez, Luis Iberico and Maxloren Castro.
  • This fixture is Menezes' first home match since taking charge and is being used to test tactical options and assess players ahead of a reported December friendly in Cusco.
  • Broadcast and streaming plans have been announced, including Bicolor+ Premium, América TV and TV360 by Bitel, giving fans multiple ways to follow the match and see the coach's selection strategy in person or on screen.