Colombia Vs. Peru World Cup 2014 Qualifying Games Schedule Update: Preview And Online Live Streaming [Watch & Listen]

Colombia will face Peru in a World Cup 2014 qualifier match this afternoon at 4:30 p.m., a game that will define its standing within the group as one of the leading South American teams.

The teams will battle it out at the Estadio Metropolitano Robert Melendez in Colombia.

While Argentina, Colombia's biggest rival this season, might be leading the South American group in qualifying matches with 25 points, Colombia ranks a close 20 points behind. Ecuador also has 20 points but is trailing slightly behind Colombia.

Peru, which is currently ranked in sixth place within the group, has 14 points and has 12 goals in their favor with 15 goals working against them. Peru has won four games and lost five, encountering five draws throughout the qualifying matches.

Colombia has 19 goals in their favor with 7 goals working against them. The South American squad has also won six games and lost three, encountering only two draws.

Radamel Falcao, Colombia's leading striker who plays for AS Monaco, will be the pivotal player in the match and is expected to have a tough Peruvian defense lined against him. The 27-year-old striker has received international attention for his record of scoring.

Peru is also hoping to capitalize on gaining momentum after defeating high-ranking Ecuador last week, earning them three points that offered them hope of berth to the World Cup 2014 in Brazil.

Some of Peru's most notable squad members include Claudio Pizarro, Paolo Guerrero and Jefferson Farfan, all of whom are designated midfielders and orchestrators of plays.

The result of Colombia and Peru's match might tilt the balance of power within the South American group.