Peru World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
Peru are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, in Group I alongside Italy, Egypt, TBC. Here is everything you need to know about Peru’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Peru World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Confederation | CONMEBOL |
| FIFA Ranking | #55 |
| Group | Group I |
| Group Opponents | Italy, Egypt, TBC |
| Head Coach | Jorge Fossati |
| Star Player | Edison Flores |
| World Cup Appearances | 5 |
| Best Result | Third Place (1975 Copa America) |
Peru 2026 World Cup Squad
Peru named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Pedro Gallese, Carlos Cáceda, Renato Solís
Defenders: Luis Advíncula, Carlos Zambrano, Alexander Callens, Miguel Trauco, Anderson Santamaría
Midfielders: Edison Flores, Renato Tapia, Yoshimar Yotún, André Carrillo, Christian Cueva
Forwards: Gianluca Lapadula, Bryan Reyna, Alex Valera, Santiago Ormeño, Raúl Ruidíaz
Peru World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 12 | Peru vs Egypt | TBC |
| June 17 | Peru vs Italy | TBC |
| June 22 | Peru vs TBC | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
Edison Flores
The experienced midfielder is Peru’s most creative player and their captain. His passing, vision and ability to deliver in big matches make him the most important figure in Peru’s midfield and the player who makes them tick.
Gianluca Lapadula
The striker of Italian-Peruvian heritage brings European experience and goalscoring quality to Peru’s attack. His ability to hold the ball up, bring others into play and score in crucial moments makes him the focal point of Peru’s forward line.
André Carrillo
The experienced winger brings pace, creativity and big-game experience from his career in European and Saudi football. His ability to beat defenders and deliver quality final balls makes him a dangerous threat from wide positions.
Peru World Cup History
Peru have appeared at five World Cups. Their last appearance before 2026 was in 2018 in Russia, their first since 1982. They have produced some of the most beloved South American players in history and are supported passionately throughout the continent.
How Did Peru Qualify for World Cup 2026?
Peru qualified through CONMEBOL South American qualifying, finishing in the top positions after a challenging campaign. Under Jorge Fossati they have rebuilt team cohesion and found a more consistent level of performance.
Peru World Cup 2026 Prediction
Peru face a tough Group I with Italy and Egypt. However with Lapadula and the experience in the squad, they are capable of picking up important points. Their campaign will depend on their ability to stay organised defensively while threatening on the counter-attack.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on Peru at World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 6, 2026.
