Chile revived their FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) hopes with a convincing 2-0 home victory over Peru at the Estadio Monumental on October 13, 2023. Goals in each half from Alexis Sánchez and Ben Brereton Díaz secured a crucial three points for La Roja, easing the pressure after a mixed start to their campaign. Chile started with high intensity and were rewarded when veteran forward Alexis Sánchez coolly converted a penalty after a handball was spotted by VAR. Peru struggled to create meaningful chances, and Chile sealed the win in the second half when Ben Brereton Díaz finished off a swift counter-attack. The match was a must-win for Chile, and they delivered a professional performance, showcasing both defensive solidity and clinical finishing. The result lifted Chile into the mid-table pack and injected new optimism into their qualification bid. The Chilean manager praised his team's response to recent criticism, while Peru's coach admitted his side lacked the necessary sharpness in the final third.