Overview

• Sports commentator Diego Rebagliati said the FPF was close to convincing Argentine coach Luis Zubeldía to take the national team job before he chose Fluminense.
• Local coverage frames the near-miss as a setback for football director Jean Ferrari in the ongoing search for a permanent manager.
• Interim coach Manuel Barreto has selected his group for October friendlies, including a match in Chile on October 10.
• Rebagliati said Pedro Gallese and Oliver Sonne agreed with Barreto to skip this call-up, describing their absences as coordinated with the staff.
• Reporting links Renato Tapia’s omission to his public message criticizing Barreto’s appointment, while Peru is expected to play only friendlies throughout 2026 with the next official match in 2027.