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Peru and Venezuela have parted ways in the selection for the 2026 World Cup
Today, on November 22, a match took place as part of the qualification for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada between the national teams of Peru and Venezuela. The match ended in a draw with a score of 1:1. This is reported by https://bookmaker-ratings.net.za
World Cup 2026 - South America . South America. Round 6
Wednesday, November 22, 2023. 05:00
Peru
Finished
1 : 1
Venezuela
1:0 Jotun - 17' 1:1 Savarino – 54'
In the 17th minute of the match, the Peruvian midfielder Yosimar Yotun opened the scoring. Venezuelan winger Jefferson Savarino equalized the score in the 54th minute.
The Peruvians struck 12 shots towards the opponent's goal, and the Venezuelans — nine. At the same time, the guests had more possession of the ball — 53% against 47% of the hosts.
After six matches, Venezuela is fourth in the group. Peru, in turn, is in last, tenth place, having managed to score only two points.
6 out of 10 national teams will get directly to the World Cup from the group. The team that takes the seventh place will go to the play-offs (intercontinental play-off).