Peru to face Bolivia in friendly in Lima on November 13

The November FIFA date is still a ways off on the calendar, but it already has a name in Lima. The Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) confirmed that Peru's national team will play a friendly against Bolivia on Friday, November 13, on Peruvian soil.

There's a special twist to it: this will be the first time La Bicolor feels the support of its fans since being eliminated from the race to the 2026 World Cup. So it's not just another match. For Peruvian fans, it's a chance to reconnect with their national team in a different context, free from the pressure of points on the line or the urgency of the standings.

The match is part of the FIFA window running from November 7 to 17, and Peru has already locked in at least one home fixture during that period.

The FPF itself broke the news to fans through its social media accounts, with a brief but direct message:

Once again, together at home. La Bicolor returns to the field to face Bolivia in a new international friendly in Lima.Peruvian Football Federation

What's still to be decided

For now, the logistical details remain up in the air. Neither the stadium nor the kickoff time have been confirmed yet, so fans will have to wait a bit longer to find out which venue in Lima will host this reunion between Peru and Bolivia.

What is starting to take shape is the possibility that this won't be La Bicolor's only fixture during that FIFA date. There is speculation that Peru could also host Costa Rica in the same window, since both national teams appear as opponents for Ecuador in its own double header. If that schedule is confirmed, Peru would have the chance to put together a doubleheader of friendlies at home before closing out the year.

Fans will want to keep a close eye on the FPF's upcoming announcements, both regarding the possible additional opponent and the final venue for the match against Bolivia. What's certain for now is the date: on November 13, Lima will once again be dressed in Bicolor colors.