The FIFA World Cup 2018 is scheduled to be held in Russia from June 14 to July 15, 2018. A total of 64 matches will be played in 12 venues located in 11 cities.
The final will be held at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Current World Cup squad
Goalkeepers: Pedro Gallese (Veracruz/MEX), Jose Carvallo (UTC), Carlos Caceda (Municipal)
Defenders: Luis Advincula (Lobos/MEX), Miguel Araujo (Alianza Lima), Aldo Corzo (Universitario), Nilson Loyola (Melgar), Christian Ramos (Veracruz/MEX), Alberto Rodríguez (Junior/COL), Anderson Santamaria (Puebla/MEX), Miguel Trauco (Flamengo/BRA)
Midfielders: Pedro Aquino (Lobos/MEX), Wilmer Cartagena (Veracruz/MEX), Christian Cueva (Sao Paulo/BRA), Edison Flores (Aalborg/DEN), Paolo Hurtado (Vitoria Guimaraes/POR), Andy Polo (Portland Timbers/USA), Renato Tapia (Feyernoord/NED), Yoshimar Yotun (Orlando City/USA)
Attackers: Andre Carrillo (Watford/ENG), Raul Ruidiaz (Morelia/MEX), Jefferson Farfan (Lokomotiv/RUS), Paolo Guerrero (Flamengo/BRA)
Coach for 2018:
Peru coach Ricardo Gareca.
Ricardo Gareca
Fixtures:
June 16: vs Denmark
June 21: vs France
June 26: vs Australia
Past records
No. of times team has played in WC (number): 4
No. of matches played (number): 15
No. of matches won: 4
No. of matches lost: 8
No. of times lost in finals (Number):
No. of times world cup won (number):
No. of goals scored in WC: 19
Top 3 players to watch: Jefferson Farfán, Yoshimar Yotún, Christian Ramos
Road to WC (text): At the business end of South American qualifying, Edison Flores held his nerve to steer Peru towards a vital three points in Quito courtesy of his fierce long-range effort.
Player who has played most world cups (appearances): Teófilo Cubillas: 13
Player who has scored most no. of goals (Player:No. of goals): Teófilo Cubillas: 10
Team analysis | Peru: Formidable, fighting outfit
