Colombia and Peru battled to a surprising 0-0 draw on June, 2025, at Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez in Barranquilla, leaving fans and analysts questioning what went wrong for both attacks in this crucial World Cup 2026 Qualifier.
Despite Colombia dominating possession with 71% and completing over 600 passes, the home side failed to register a single shot on target. Peru, meanwhile, managed just one shot on goal but held firm defensively to secure a valuable away point Key players like James Rodríguez and Daniel Muñoz were unable to break through Peru’s disciplined back line, and neither Cucho Hernández nor Colombia’s attacking substitutes could find the spark needed.
The result leaves Colombia in sixth place and Peru in ninth in the CONMEBOL standings, with both teams under pressure as the qualifiers head into their final rounds The draw adds tension to the race for World Cup spots, with fans now looking ahead to see how both squads will respond after a night of missed opportunities.
