FIFA World Cup 2018: Peru team, records, fixtures

A total of 64 matches will be played in 12 venues located in 11 cities.

Peru players applaud after an international friendly against Scotland.

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