South American rivals meet in Miami
Colombia and Peru bring their post-World Cup rebuilds to Inter Miami CF’s new home for an October international friendly.
Match Details
- Match
- Colombia vs. Peru
- Date
- Kickoff
- Venue
- Nu Stadium, 1000 Stadium Drive, Miami, FL 33125
- Official tickets
- Colombia vs. Peru ticket information
A Familiar Matchup in a New Setting
This is an international friendly rather than a qualifier or tournament match, but the pairing has real competitive context. The teams’ previous meeting ended 0–0 in Barranquilla during 2026 World Cup qualifying. Colombia later reached the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, while Peru is continuing its rebuild under coach Mano Menezes.
For Colombia, the game closes a three-match September–October international window that also includes Mexico and Paraguay. It gives coach Néstor Lorenzo another opportunity to test combinations beyond the World Cup cycle. The Colombian federation’s squad announcement mixes experienced players with possible debutants.
Players to Follow
Colombia’s call-up includes defender Daniel Muñoz and midfielders Jhon Arias and Richard Ríos, alongside younger additions such as midfielder Jhon Solís and defender Kevin Andrade. Peru’s announced group blends familiar internationals Pedro Gallese, André Carrillo and Gianluca Lapadula with emerging players including Bassco Soyer and Piero Magallanes.
Those names describe the selection pool, not a confirmed starting lineup. Availability and matchday choices remain subject to each federation’s final decisions.
Peru also has recent positive memories in the building. Its June comeback against Haiti was the venue’s first international friendly, so several returning supporters will already know the setting. Colombia, meanwhile, trained at Inter Miami CF’s facilities during its World Cup stay in South Florida.
Why Miami Fits This Match
- Peru won the first international friendly staged at Nu Stadium, beating Haiti 2–1 in June before a sellout crowd.
- Colombia has an especially visible South Florida following, giving the match a natural local audience beyond traveling supporters.
- The live Nu Stadium calendar and Ticketmaster currently list the match at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
The result will not carry qualifying points, but the friendly offers something useful on both sides: a close look at how two South American programs are evolving after the World Cup, in front of a Miami crowd with strong ties to both countries.
