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Spain Triumphs Over Peru in World Cup Warm-Up Showdown
Mikel Oyarzabal, Pedri and Yeremy Pino scored as Spain controlled long stretches and Peru answered once through Jairo Velez.
- On Monday, Spain defeated Peru 3-1 in their final World Cup warm-up match in Puebla, Mexico, giving fans a glimpse of the tournament favorites before the global event begins this Thursday.
- Spain's squad, managed by Luis de la Fuente, drew huge crowds in Puebla, where supporters filled the stadium wearing Spanish and Barcelona jerseys to celebrate the team's strong preparation.
- Opening the scoring after two minutes, Mikel Oyarzabal set the pace, while Pedri doubled the lead before Yeremy Pino forced an error from Peru goalkeeper Pedro Gallese to secure the victory.
- After the victory, Pedri said, "It was a match to build momentum," while Oyarzabal emphasized the group trusts each other and understands their roles heading into the tournament.
- With the tournament starting Thursday, De la Fuente cautioned that "being recognised as favourites guarantees nothing" as Spain prepares for their opening match against Cape Verde on June 15.
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The Spanish team is presented in the World Cup with the batteries charged. Before Peru, in Puebla, it fulfilled the record that Spain never lost the last game played before a World Cup. With the clear triumph before the Andean team, Spain shoots up to 30 matches without losing. The defeat does not appear on the Spanish road since March 2024, when Colombia defeated it at the London Olympic.
·Barcelona, Spain
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Spain has completed its preparation for the 2026 World Cup in the best possible way, defeating easily (3-1) Peru, despite the absence of the leading attackers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams.
Spain beat Peru 3-1 in friendly as World Cup fever grips Puebla
·New York, United States
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