The Peru vs Honduras international friendly is scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque in Leganés, Spain. Kick-off is set for 19:00 local time (1:00 PM ET).
Peru lost 2-0 to Senegal in Mano Menezes’ first match in charge, while Honduras return to action after the painful end of their World Cup qualifying campaign, so both sides will be looking for a reset rather than just another exhibition.
As both teams prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup cycle, here is the breakdown of who is expected to feature and who will miss out:
Peru vs Honduras Lineups XI, Key Players, Prediction, and Where to watch
- Match: Peru vs Honduras.
- Tournament: International Friendly.
- Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
- Time: 7:00 PM local time in Leganés, which is about 1:00 PM ET. The ET time is an inference from the listed local kick-off.
- Stadium: Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Leganés, Spain.
Who’s Playing: Peru vs Honduras Lineups XI
Both managers, Mano Menezes (Peru) and José Francisco Molina (Honduras), are expected to field strong sides but may experiment with younger talent.
- Peru (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Pedro Gallese.
- Defense: Oliver Sonne, Miguel Araujo, Alfonso Barco, Marcos López.
- Midfield: Yoshimar Yotún, Erick Noriega (or Renato Tapia), Jairo Vélez, Kenji Cabrera.
- Attack: Alex Valera (or Joao Grimaldo).
- Honduras (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Edrick Menjívar.
- Defense: Cristopher Meléndez, Julián Martínez, Leonardo Posadas, Joseph Rosales.
- Midfield: Kervin Arriaga, Edwin Rodríguez, Leandro Padilla.
- Attack: Luis Palma, Eric Puerto, Dereck Moncada (the 18-year-old sensation).
Who’s Out: Peru vs Honduras Injury & Squad Updates
- Peru:
- André Carrillo: Heavily reported to be out or “Will Not Play” due to fitness concerns, despite being initially linked to the squad.
- Paolo Guerrero: While not officially ruled out, he is expected to have a limited or non-playing role as the team transitions to a “New Era” under Menezes.
- Honduras:
- The squad is largely at full strength following their arrival in Spain. Kervin Arriaga is confirmed and available after his recent call-up.
- Captain Anthony Lozano is expected to lead the side, with no major last-minute injuries reported from their training sessions in Leganés.
Key Players to Watch
Peru: Pedro Gallese, André Carrillo, Yoshimar Yotún, Joao Grimaldo, Sergio Peña. Gallese brings leadership at the back, while Carrillo and Yotún are central to Peru’s control and creativity.
Honduras: Luis Palma, Jorge Benguché, Dereck Moncada, Luis Arriaga, Joseph Rosales. Palma and Moncada are the names most likely to provide direct attacking threat if Honduras can break quickly.
Match Prediction
This should be a fairly tight game, but Peru looks a little more settled with the ball and should be sharper after their Senegal outing.
Honduras have enough pace to make it awkward, yet Peru’s experience in central areas and home-style setting in Spain gives them the edge.
- Prediction: Peru 1-0 Honduras
How to Watch
The match will be available for streaming on FIFA+ globally. In the USA, fans can follow the action on FOX Deportes and Fubo.
