Venezuela also seeks their first World Cup appearance in history. Currently sitting seventh in the standings, they would be in an intercontinental playoff for a chance at a World Cup berth, and now with a four-point lead on Bolivia, they will set their eyes on catching Colombia for direct qualification instead of the playoff.

Colombia will face Peru in this South American World Cup Qualifier matchup on Friday at Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez.

Colombia were held to a goalless draw by a resilient Peru side in Matchday 15 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers on Friday, 6 June, at the Estadio Metropolitano in Barranquilla.