Chile will host Peru for matchday 3 of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. An important match for both teams that aim to secure a direct spot in the World Cup. Therefore, FIFA's publication in the preview of the 'Pacific Classic' was surprising.
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The official FIFA World Cup account shared a photo of Alexis Sanchez in a World Cup. In the description, they explained that the 'Wonder Kid' participated in the 2010 and 2014 World Cup.
"Will 2026 show us Alexis Sanchez in a third FIFA World Cup?", expressed the official World Cup account. As expected, Chilean fans were excited about the publication.
FIFA and its message to Chile before the match against Peru
The curious thing about the publication is that it was made prior to the Chilean national team match against Peru, in a new edition of the 'Pacific Classic'. This match will be played at the Monumental de Santiago.
Peru vs. Chile: history
Peru and Chile have faced each other 83 times. The 'Roja' has achieved 45 victories, while the bicolor has reached 24 wins and they have drawn in 14 matches.