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Colombia 0-0 Peru, FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Hosts Held To Goalless Draw

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. The hosts were the far superior team, controlling 71% of the ball. James Rodriguez and Co. had 15 attempts on goal, compared to just one from Peru, but struggled to truly test Pedro Gallese’s goal.

FIFA World Cup 2026, CONMEBOL Qualifiers Colombia vs Peru Wcup Soccer: Daniel Munoz
FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Colombia vs Peru | Photo: AP/Fernando Vergara

Colombia's Daniel Munoz, left, and Peru's Cesar Inga react at the end of the game for a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Metropolitano stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia.

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FIFA World Cup 2026, CONMEBOL Qualifiers Colombia vs Peru Wcup Soccer: Cristian Borja
FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Colombia vs Peru | Photo: AP/Fernando Vergara

Colombia's Cristian Borja, front, and Peru's Oliver Sone battle for the ball during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Metropolitano stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia.

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FIFA World Cup 2026, CONMEBOL Qualifiers Colombia vs Peru Wcup Soccer: Luis Ramos
FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Colombia vs Peru | Photo: AP/Fernando Vergara

Peru's Luis Ramos, left, and Colombia's goalkeeper Kevin Mier battle for the ball during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Metropolitano stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia.

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FIFA World Cup 2026, CONMEBOL Qualifiers Colombia vs Peru Wcup Soccer: Jaminton Campaz
FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Colombia vs Peru | Photo: AP/Fernando Vergara

Colombia's Jaminton Campaz, front, and Peru's Luis Advincula battle for the ball during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Metropolitano stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia.

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FIFA World Cup 2026, CONMEBOL Qualifiers Colombia vs Peru Wcup Soccer:
FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Colombia vs Peru | Photo: AP/Fernando Vergara

Peru's Renato Tapia, center, reacts after failing to score during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Colombia at Metropolitano stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia.

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FIFA World Cup 2026, CONMEBOL Qualifiers Colombia vs Peru Wcup Soccer: Bryan Reyna
FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Colombia vs Peru | Photo: AP/Fernando Vergara

Peru's Bryan Reyna, right, strikes the ball past Colombia's Jhon Arias during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Metropolitano stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia.

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FIFA World Cup 2026, CONMEBOL Qualifiers Colombia vs Peru Wcup Soccer: Jhon Arias
FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Colombia vs Peru | Photo: AP/Fernando Vergara

Colombia's Jhon Arias, left, and Peru's Renato Tapia battle for the ball during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Metropolitano stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia.

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FIFA World Cup 2026, CONMEBOL Qualifiers Colombia vs Peru Wcup Soccer: James Rodriguez
FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Colombia vs Peru | Photo: AP/Fernando Vergara

Colombia's James Rodriguez, left, and Peru's Andy Polo battle for the ball during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Metropolitano stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia.

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FIFA World Cup 2026, CONMEBOL Qualifiers Colombia vs Peru Wcup Soccer: Juan Camilo Hernandez
FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Colombia vs Peru | Photo: AP/Fernando Vergara

Colombia's Juan Camilo Hernandez, left, and Peru's Bryan Reyna battle for the ball during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Metropolitano stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia.

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FIFA World Cup 2026, CONMEBOL Qualifiers Colombia vs Peru Wcup Soccer: Paolo Guerrero
FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Colombia vs Peru | Photo: AP/Fernando Vergara

Peru's Paolo Guerrero (9) and Colombia's Yerry Mina, back, vie for the ball during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Metropolitano stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia.

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