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Peru advances to semifinals after defeating Panama 2-1 at 2026 South American Games

The Peruvian U-19 team qualified for the semifinals after a victory over Panama at the 2026 South American Games.

24 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Peru advances to semifinals after defeating Panama 2-1 at 2026 South American Games — Photo: Gobierno de Santa Fe · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5

The Peruvian U-19 team won 2-1 against Panama in their final Group A match at the 2026 South American Games. This result allowed them to advance to the semifinals of the competition taking place in Argentina.

Jonathan García scored the first goal for Peru in the final minutes of the first half, establishing a lead that contributed to the final score. Despite a goal from the Panamanian team that briefly equalized the score, Peru managed to close the match with another goal in their favor.

With this victory, Peru achieved its second consecutive win in the tournament, keeping its hopes alive for a medal in this continental event.

The triumph stands out in a context where several teams are deliberating their participations in different categories during these games. The Peruvian team is now preparing to face the next challenge in the semifinals.

During the course of the South American Games, other teams, such as the Chilean men's hockey team, have also delivered notable performances, earning medals in their respective competitions. This highlights the competitiveness of the event across multiple disciplines.

Additionally, attention is focused on the bronze medal match that Peru will contest against Chile, scheduled for this Friday, September 25, after being eliminated from the final following a defeat against Argentina in the semifinals.

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