Ricardo Gareca

Biography

Ricardo Gareca is an Argentine football manager who led Peru to the 2018 World Cup. He took over as Chile manager in 2024. At international level, Ricardo Gareca is responsible for more than team selection. The job is about building clarity in short preparation windows, managing pressure, and giving Chile a structure that can hold up over a full tournament. As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the central question is how Ricardo Gareca can turn that experience into a side that stays organized, adapts to game state, and gives Chile a reliable competitive edge.

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