Spain secured a 3-1 victory over Peru in an international friendly on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Estadio Cuauhtemoc in Puebla, Mexico.
The match served as a key preparation for Spain ahead of the 2026 World Cup, where they enter as title contenders.
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Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedri scored for the European side, while an own goal by Peruvian goalkeeper Pedro Gallese extended Spain's lead.
Peru's lone goal came in the 66th minute from midfielder Jairo Velez, who capitalized on a low cross from Marcos Lopez on the left flank.
The Alianza Lima player controlled the ball, entered the penalty box, and used the outside of his left foot to beat Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.
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Velez, born in Ecuador but now a Peruvian national, has scored four goals under head coach Mano Menezes.
He previously failed to score in his debut against Senegal but later netted two goals against Honduras and another against Haiti.
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Menezes has made Velez a core part of Peru's squad rebuilding process as the team prepares for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
