NewzThe United States defeated Peru 4-1 in an international friendly match held in Orlando, Florida, during the 2026 FIFA window. The match saw the United States take an early lead through a goal by Justin Ellis following a defensive error involving Oliver Sonne and a foul by Wilder Cartagena. Gianluca Lapadula scored the lone goal for Peru.
The contest was marked by officiating controversy, specifically regarding a penalty awarded to the United States by Jamaican referee Steffon Dewar, which broke the deadlock during the second half. Following the penalty, Julian Hall extended the United States' lead to 3-1. The match was played without the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology.
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