Peru's World Cup Dream Dims, Spain Advances to Nations League Final

Peru's World Cup Hopes Fade After Colombia Draw; Spain Reaches Nations League Final Peru's national soccer team's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup suffered a major setback after a disappointing 0-0 draw against Colombia in their 15th qualifier match. The result leaves Peru in a precarious penultimate position in the South American qualifying group, trailing even Venezuela. "The draw was more about pride than sporting achievement," commented one sports analyst, given the team's critical standing in the table. Meanwhile, Venezuela's victory over Bolivia propelled them into the repechage zone. Peru's hopes now hinge on their upcoming match against Ecuador. If they fail to win, their elimination will be certain. In other news, Spain secured their place in the UEFA Nations League final with a thrilling 5-4 victory against France. The final against Portugal promises to be an exciting match. Universitario also announced the departure of their volleyball coach, Cesar Arrese, after three years at the helm. The team, known as 'Las Pumas', achieved promotion to the top division in 2023 and finished fifth last year.