Historic Peru: clinch podium finish at the CONMEBOL Copa América Futsal 2026™
Defeated Venezuela 4-1 to finish third.
- Best-ever performance for La Bicolor.
- Obando, Mallaupoma, Tavera and Rivera scored for Peru.
A historic day at the close of the CONMEBOL Copa América Futsal 2026™ saw Peru achieve the best result in its history in the continental tournament.
After 2 minutes, La Bicolor moved the ball from side to side and Obando finished into the net. At 5’, a well-placed toe-poke by Mallaupoma extended the lead, but late in the first half a powerful strike from Francia pulled one back for La Vinotinto.
In the second half, after a shot hit the post and a save by Villalobos, Tavera converted the rebound to give Ruscica’s side a two-goal advantage. With six minutes remaining, Rivera sealed the win.
It ended 4-1 for Peru, who finished third — their best-ever position in the history of the CONMEBOL Copa América Futsal 2026™. Venezuela placed fourth.
Lineups
Venezuela (1): 12-José Villalobos, 4-Greydelvid Teran, 9-Carlos Vento, 11-Kevin Briceño, 13-Saimond Francia.
Substitutes: 1-Robert Pérez, 2-Allen Viloria, 3-Oscar Fernández, 5-Michael Gelvez, 6-Victor Carreño, 7-Jesús Viamonte, 8-Brayan Sandoval, 10-Rafael Morillo (C), 14-Ricxon Arguello.
Head coach: Robinson Romero.
Peru (4): 1-Jesús Herrera, 7-Alex Juárez, 8-Sebastián Obando (C), 11-Pedro Mallaupoma, 13-Johnny Solano.
Substitutes: 12-Martín Vega, 2-Ronald Bocanegra, 3-Carlos Usquiano, 4-Giacomo Rojas, 5-Renzo Ramírez, 6-Jorge Aguilar, 9-Jordi Rivera, 10-Junior Ulloa, 14-Xavier Tavera.
Head coach: Facundo Ruscica.
Goals
1st half: 2’ Obando (PER), 5’ Mallaupoma (PER), 19’ Francia (VEN). Halftime score: Venezuela 1-2 Peru
2nd half: 7’ Tavera (PER), 14’ Rivera (PER). Final score: Venezuela 1-4 Peru
Cards:
Yellow: Francia (VEN), Obando (PER).
Referee: Valeria Palma (Chile)
