Spain edges Peru 3-1 in final warm-up before World Cup
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:40 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Spain secured a 3-1 victory over Peru in a friendly match on June 9 at Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Mexico. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring within two minutes, followed by a goal from Pedri before halftime. An own goal by Peru's Pedro Gallese extended Spain's lead, while Jairo Velez found the net for Peru late in the match. This friendly marks the final preparation for Spain ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they are set to compete in Group H against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay starting on June 15.
- •Spain defeats Peru 3-1 in a World Cup warm-up match.
- •Oyarzabal and Pedri score for Spain, along with an own goal by Gallese.
- •Velez scores a consolation goal for Peru late in the match.
- •Spain's World Cup campaign begins on June 15 against Cape Verde.
- 4:40 AMYahoo Sports — Spain wrap up World Cup preparations with victory over Peru
- 4:13 AMYahoo Sports — Spain finalizes World Cup preparations with a 3-1 win over Peru
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Peru 1-3 Spain: La Roja wrap up World Cup preparations with a win
"PUEBLA, México (AP) — Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedri scored early goals and Spain overcame key absences to wrap up its World Cup preparations with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Peru on Monday in the Mexican city of Puebla. Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, and Víctor Muñoz missed the game because of injuries and remained at the team's training base in Tennessee. Oyarzabal opened the scoring after just two minutes, and Pedri doubled the lead in the 32nd.
"Spain completed their World Cup preparations with a 3-1 victory over Peru in Mexico. The European champions, who are among the favourites to claim a second World Cup title, eased to victory with Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedri scoring in the first half before a Pedro Gallese own goal.
"Spain claimed a comfortable 3-1 win against Peru in their final friendly fixture ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, thanks to goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedri.Luis de la Fuente’s men roared into ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 4:40 AMSpain wrap up World Cup preparations with victory over Peru
Spain completed their World Cup preparations with a 3-1 victory over Peru in Mexico. The European champions, who are among the favourites to claim a second World Cup title, eased to victory with Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedri scoring in the first half before a Pedro Gallese own goal.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 4:13 AMSpain finalizes World Cup preparations with a 3-1 win over Peru
PUEBLA, México (AP) — Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedri scored early goals and Spain overcame key absences to wrap up its World Cup preparations with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Peru on Monday in the Mexican city of Puebla. Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, and Víctor Muñoz missed the game because of injuries and remained at the team's training base in Tennessee. Oyarzabal opened the scoring after just two minutes, and Pedri doubled the lead in the 32nd.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 4:00 AMPeru 1-3 Spain: La Roja wrap up World Cup preparations with a win
Spain claimed a comfortable 3-1 win against Peru in their final friendly fixture ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, thanks to goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedri.Luis de la Fuente’s men roared into ...
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