Overview
- FPF leaders confirmed earlier this week that Peru will play some 2030 World Cup qualifying home matches in the high-altitude cities of Cusco and Puno.
- Christian Cueva publicly rejected moving regular home games from Lima’s Estadio Nacional, saying it would strip the team of its identity and noting most current players were not born or raised in the highlands.
- Carlos Zambrano said altitude harms his own performance — he can give about 60–70 minutes — but argued using high-altitude venues selectively could be a valid tactic against top opponents like Argentina or Brazil.
- There is no final venue policy yet as the FPF and the national-team coaching staff continue to evaluate the proposal and prepare the squad through upcoming friendlies and planning work.
- Playing at altitude would affect selection, training and player recovery because of lower oxygen levels, so the choice could change who is picked for matches and how the team prepares for qualifying games.