Frank Christian
Argentina, the current Copa America champions, will face Peru as they strive to maintain their flawless record in the tournament. Lionel Scaloni’s team has been dominant, securing victories against Canada and Chile without conceding any goals. They have already secured a spot in the quarterfinals, needing only to avoid a shock defeat and a significant goal difference swing towards Canada to top the group.
Peru, on the other hand, is yet to score in the competition and suffered a 1-0 defeat against Canada in their last match. To have any chance of advancing, they must win against Argentina.
Where to Watch Argentina vs. Peru: Live Stream & TV Channel
USA: The match will be televised on FS1 in the United States, with Spanish-language broadcasts on TUDN USA and Univision. Streaming options include Fubo, Fox Sports app/website, TUDN app/website, Univision Now, and ViX.
Canada: TSN+ and RDS app will broadcast the match.
UK: Premier Sports 1 will broadcast the game.
Australia: Optus Sport is the official broadcaster for the tournament in Australia.
Argentina vs. Peru Match Time and Kickoff
The match will take place at Hard Rock Stadium on June 29 at 8:00 p.m. local time in Florida, with varying kickoff times in different regions around the world.
Predicted Lineups and Team News
Lionel Messi will not play for Argentina against Peru due to a reported thigh problem. Lautaro Martinez is expected to lead the attack alongside other emerging players like Pezzella, Palacios, Rodriguez, and Garnacho.
Peru will miss Miguel Araujo due to suspension, with Anderson Santamaria likely to replace him. Luis Advincula’s availability is uncertain, potentially opening the door for Marcos Lopez. Paolo Guerrero may feature to bolster Peru’s attacking options.
Match Prediction: Argentina 2-0 Peru
Despite a potentially altered Argentina lineup, they are still favored to win comfortably against a struggling Peru side. Martinez is expected to shine, maintaining his Golden Boot contention.
Peru has a historical challenge against Argentina, and this trend is likely to continue in this matchup.
