Soccer-Peru sack coach Fossati amid woeful World Cup qualifying campaign

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Brazil v Peru - Estadio Mane Garrincha, Brasilia, Brazil - October 15, 2024 Peru coach Jorge Fossati before the match REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo

(Reuters) - Peru have sacked head coach Jorge Fossati, the Peruvian Football Federation said as the team languish bottom of the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifiers standings.

The 72-year-old Uruguayan was appointed in December 2023 but managed to win just one of their 12 matches in the qualifiers, where they have seven points.