Three Flamengo players set to start in Uruguay v Peru Copa qualifiers clash | OneFootball

Uruguay is in fourth place in the World Cup Qualifiers table

Uruguay faces Peru this Thursday (04), starting at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), for the 17th round of the World Cup Qualifiers. Due to the FIFA Date, Flamengo will only return to the field on September 14th, however, three rubro-negros players are expected to play for the Uruguayan team.

What is Uruguay's probable lineup?

Sergio Rochet; Guillermo Varela, Sebastián Cáceres, Mathias Olivera and Matías Viña (or Joaquín Piquerez); Federico Valverde, Rodrigo Bentancur and Giorgian De Arrascaeta; Facundo Pellistri, Brian Rodriguez and Rodrigo Aguirre.

Arrascaeta and Varela trained among the starters in Uruguay's last training session before the game against Peru. In other words, both are expected to start among the 11 this Thursday (04), starting at 8:30 PM (Brasília time).

However, the doubt remains at left back. Viña, from Flamengo, and Piquerez, from Palmeiras, are competing for the position. Both participated in training this Wednesday (03), however, coach Marcelo Bielsa has not yet defined which athlete will start among the starters.

Is Uruguay qualified?

Uruguay is already qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Currently, Arrascaeta's team is in fourth place in the Qualifiers table, with 24 points. The team is behind Argentina, Ecuador and Brazil, respectively.

What are the details of Uruguay's game?

The Uruguay game against Peru, this Thursday (04), is scheduled for 8:30 PM (Brasília time), for the 17th round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Therefore, SporTV, on pay TV, broadcasts the clash throughout Brazil.

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