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Two Peru players test positive for COVID-19 hours before 2022 World Cup Qualifier against Brazil

Seattle Sounders FC forward Raul Ruidiaz (9) celebrates after scoring his second goal of the second half against the Vancouver Whitecaps at CenturyLink Field. [Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports]

Peru’s Raul Ruidiaz and Alex Valera have tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Tuesday’s 2022 World Cup qualifier at home to Brazil, the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) said.

The players did not take part in Monday’s final training session at Lima’s National stadium, where the game against the five-times world champions will be played.

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