Pedri shines as Spain defeats Peru in final friendly before World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:31 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Spain’s national soccer team faced Peru at the Cuauhtémoc Stadium on June 8, 2026, in their last friendly match before the World Cup. Pedri scored the second goal and received significant applause from the crowd. The midfielder expressed his surprise at the affection shown by Mexican fans and remarked on the team's responsibility as favorites heading into the tournament. Spain will play its first World Cup match against Cape Verde on June 15.
- •Pedri scored the second goal against Peru
- •Spain played at Cuauhtémoc Stadium in Mexico
- •Crowd chanted Pedri's name during the match
- •Spain's World Cup debut is against Cape Verde on June 15
- •Match served as preparation before the tournament
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"Mexican fans surprised everyone with a huge turnout at the Cuauhtémoc Stadium to watch the Spanish national team face Peru in its final friendly before the World Cup. One of the most applauded play...
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