Overview
- The FPF released the list for matches on November 12 against Russia at Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg and November 18 against Chile at Fisht Stadium in Sochi.
- Center-back Fabio Gruber of 1. FC Nürnberg receives his first senior call-up, with goalkeeper Pedro Gallese and forward Yordy Reyna among the notable returns.
- Five designated sparrings will train with the senior group: César Bautista, Philipp Eisele, Rafael Guzmán, Francesco Andrealli and Jair Moretti.
- Manuel Barreto frames the roster as an evaluation exercise focused on younger domestic players and Europe-based prospects to expand the player pool.
- Veterans left out include Paolo Guerrero, Renato Tapia, Luis Advíncula, Gianluca Lapadula and Oliver Sonne, while outlets list 26 or 28 names depending on whether sparrings are counted.