In matchday number 3 of the North American 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Peruvian national team lost 2-0 to their Chilean counterpart at the Monumental Stadium in Santiago. This generated many comments because the Blanquirroja played poorly against a Mapocha squad that, on paper, did not pose a significant threat, and Arturo Vidal expressed his opinion on the matter, despite not being able to play due to an injury.
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The Athletico Paranaense midfielder appeared in the stands of the sports venue and cheered on his team for the full 90 minutes. Therefore, he was extremely happy after La Roja's victory, which positions them in fifth place with four points. Remember that CONMEBOL now has six direct spots to the next World Cup and a playoff match, so the South American teams are fighting for up to the seventh spot.
For this reason, Arturo Vidal showed great joy on his official Instagram account, where he shared a photo of himself in the dressing room at the Monumental Stadium and left a strong message for all his compatriots. "Go, Chile, come on...!", the 'King' posted and immediately caused a stir internationally.
The victory against Peru, beyond being a classic, meant a huge relief for Eduardo Berizzo because he was risking everything after having only obtained one point in the first double matchday of the qualifying process. Now, La Roja will have the difficult task of visiting Venezuela, and the Vinotinto arrives in better shape than ever after drawing 1-1 with Brazil away.
When does Chile vs. Venezuela play?
Chile will visit Venezuela at the Monumental Stadium in Maturin on the next Tuesday, October 17, starting at 17:00 local time (16:00 in Peru). Arturo Vidal will also not be able to play in this crucial match, although the Mapocho fans have full confidence in their team after obtaining their first three points.