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Cristiano Ronaldo Could Come to Peru: A Historic Friendly That Shakes the Football World

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Published - Jan 29, 2026, 12:43 PM

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Cristiano Ronaldo And Al Nassr Set To Visit Peru

Summary

The Peruvian National Football Team could potentially host Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in 2026.
The CEO of Sound Music, Andre Prada, whose production company hosted Lionel Messi's visit to Peru, is looking for another big event in Peru.
Cristiano Ronaldo is only 40 goals short of scoring 1,000 career goals.

Recent reports from Peru claim that Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo are in negotiations with Sound Music CEO Andre Prada to potentially play a friendly game in the country. In a major boost for Peruvian Football, the Saudi Pro League club might play against the national team or a club in 2026. Ronaldo, who joined the SPL side during the 2022-23 campaign on a free transfer, is rumored to be open to playing at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium.

The rumor was set abuzz following multiple reports from Peru referencing Andre Prada's interview with Liga1 Radio MAX. Peruvian fans are now wondering if they are about to witness one of the greatest football players of all time on their home soil.

By January 2026, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo scored 17 goals in 21 games in all competitions, with most of his goals coming in the Saudi Pro League. With almost 25 years of footballing experience under his belt and a trophy-laden career, the popularity of the Portuguese icon is going to skyrocket in the country.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo Potentially Play in Peru in 2026?

During the Liga1 Radio MAX interview, Prada was quoted as saying;

“In fact, the first steps have been formal meetings that have already taken place. We've already had initial contact with Al Nassr and are coordinating dates and preliminary agreements, similar to what we're discussing with Barcelona. After that, we'd have a higher chance of him coming to Peru.”

The game between the SPL club and the Peruvian National Football Team is also touted as potentially the retirement game for national team star Paolo Guerrero. Prada believes Guerrero's farewell game against an icon of world football will generate a lot of hype and also be the perfect send-off of one of their local heroes.

Has Cristiano Ronaldo Played In South America In The Past?

Yes, the two-time UEFA Nations League winner has played in South America in the past. He was one of the top players in the Portugal 26-man squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. However, his team was knocked out of the competition in the group stages as the United States progressed on superior goal difference.

The Portugal No.7 will be hoping for a memorable visit to the continent this time around. Fans of the Peruvian national football team will be looking forward to the opportunity of witnessing one of the modern greats in action, even if it is for a short period of time at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium.