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Colombia faces Peru in a men’s international friendly on Tuesday, October 6, with kickoff at 7:45 PM ET (6:45 PM CT, 5:45 PM MT, 4:45 PM PT) at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida. There is no U.S. television broadcast for the match; it is available on pay-per-view streaming in the United States via TrillerTV, with Fanatiz also carrying it on PPV. It is the final game of the October FIFA window for both sides: Colombia is still chasing a first win in Néstor Lorenzo’s new cycle, and Peru is trying to salvage something from a difficult North American tour.
| Match | Colombia vs Peru |
| Date | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7:45 PM ET (6:45 PM CT, 5:45 PM MT, 4:45 PM PT) |
| Competition | Men’s International Friendly |
| U.S. TV | None (pay-per-view only) |
| U.S. Stream | TrillerTV (PPV); Fanatiz (PPV) |
| Venue | Nu Stadium, Miami, Florida |
Where to Watch Colombia vs Peru
The match is a pay-per-view event in the United States, with no linear television carrier. TrillerTV lists the game on its official schedule through publisher Integrated Sports, offering the PPV in English and Spanish with an air time of 7:20 PM ET; a two-match bundle with the Colombia vs Paraguay friendly is also available. Fanatiz has the match confirmed on PPV for the United States and Canada. There is no free U.S. viewing option for this fixture.
Why This Friendly Matters
Tuesday closes a sobering window for both teams, and the pressure is not symmetric. Colombia has failed to win either of its two friendlies so far, drawing 1-1 with Mexico before the 1-0 loss to Paraguay, and Lorenzo is openly using these games to evaluate a new generation rather than protect results. Peru’s tour has been harsher: a 4-1 defeat to the United States, a 1-1 draw with Mexico and a 2-0 loss to Canada have left Mano Menezes still searching for a convincing performance in his rebuild.
For Peru, the opponent itself has value: after three games against physical Concacaf sides, Colombia is the tour’s first South American reference point ahead of 2030 World Cup qualifying. For Colombia, Miami is close to a home game, and a win would give Lorenzo’s project its first tangible result.
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Colombia is winless in two. The 1-0 loss to Paraguay on October 2 in Harrison, New Jersey, was decided by Hugo Benítez’s 56th-minute goal, and it followed a 1-1 draw with Mexico on September 26 in Baltimore, where Luis Suárez put Colombia ahead before Gilberto Mora equalized.
Peru is winless in three on this tour. The 2-0 defeat to Canada on October 3 in Montreal came from a Jacob Shaffelburg first-half brace in the 19th and 35th minutes. Before that, Peru drew 1-1 with Mexico on September 29 in Harrison, New Jersey, after opening the trip with a 4-1 loss to the United States on September 26 in Orlando.
Team News
Colombia is without its biggest star by design: Luis Díaz was not called up after Lorenzo agreed with the Bayern Munich winger to let him rest, per Ovación. In goal, DeportesRCN reports Kevin Mier of Cruz Azul is expected to start against Peru as Lorenzo completes his rotation of the three called-up keepers: Álvaro Montero started against Mexico and Aldair Quintana against Paraguay. Four Liga MX-based players are in the squad: Mier, Álvaro Angulo of Pumas UNAM, Daniel Arcila of Leon and Óscar Perea of Club America.
Peru is rotating heavily as well. Pedro Gallese started the first two games of the tour, Diego Romero played against Canada, and Matías Córdova is expected to get the nod against Colombia, per eldiez.com.pe. André Carrillo is back in the mix after a thigh injury, coming on at halftime in Montreal.
Head-To-Head
The teams last met on June 6, 2025, a 0-0 draw in Barranquilla in 2026 World Cup qualifying. One published tally counts 62 all-time meetings, with 21 wins for Colombia, 17 for Peru and 24 draws, which would make Tuesday the 63rd encounter.
What to Watch
The central question is whether Colombia’s attack can finally break through. One goal in two games tells the story of a team still learning its combinations, even against a Peru side that has conceded seven times in three games. Watch both goalkeepers: Mier’s audition for Colombia’s number one shirt, and whoever gets Peru’s final tour start.
For Peru, the concern is concentration late in a long trip. Conceding twice in the first 35 minutes against Canada suggests a team running on empty; if Colombia scores first in Miami, this could get uncomfortable for Menezes.
Prediction
Prediction: Colombia 2-0 Peru. The stronger squad, the Miami crowd and Peru’s leaky, leg-weary defense point to Lorenzo’s first win of the cycle.
FAQ
What time does Colombia vs Peru kick off?
Tuesday, October 6 at 7:45 PM ET (6:45 PM CT, 5:45 PM MT, 4:45 PM PT).
What channel is Colombia vs Peru on in the U.S.?
No U.S. television channel carries the match. It is available on pay-per-view streaming only.
Can I stream Colombia vs Peru?
Yes, on PPV. TrillerTV lists the match in English and Spanish, and Fanatiz also carries it on PPV in the U.S.
Is Colombia vs Peru free to watch?
No. No free U.S. viewing option has been confirmed for this fixture; both reported streaming options are pay-per-view.
