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Peru national football team

The Peru national football team is the men's international football team that represents Peru.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Peru national football team is the men's international football team that represents Peru. It is governed by the Peruvian Football Federation and competes in FIFA and CONMEBOL competitions. Peru has won the Copa América twice and has appeared in multiple FIFA World Cups, most recently in 2018.

History

The Peru national football team has been part of South American international football since the 1920s. Its competitive history includes Copa América titles and several World Cup appearances.

Competitive record

Peru has won the Copa América in 1939 and 1975 and has reached the FIFA World Cup finals five times. The team also took part in the 1936 Olympic football tournament.

Home stadium and identity

The team plays most of its home matches at Estadio Nacional in Lima. It is commonly known as La Bicolor and also appears in sources under related nicknames such as La Blanquirroja.

Organisation

The team is controlled by the Federación Peruana de Fútbol, the country's governing football body. It is a member of both FIFA and CONMEBOL.

Key facts

  • Peru has won the Copa América twice (1939, 1975).
  • The team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup five times, most recently in 2018.
  • Home matches are typically played at Estadio Nacional in Lima.
  • The team is governed by the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF).
  • Common nicknames include La Bicolor and La Blanquirroja.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Peru national football team?
It is Peru's men's national football team, representing the country in international football.
Who governs the team?
The team is governed by the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF).
What is Peru's nickname in football?
Common nicknames include La Bicolor and La Blanquirroja.
How many Copa América titles has Peru won?
Peru has won the Copa América twice, in 1939 and 1975.
How many World Cups has Peru played in?
Peru has qualified for the FIFA World Cup five times.
Where does Peru play home matches?
The team usually plays at Estadio Nacional in Lima.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peru_national_football_team
    Supports: Team identity, governing body, FIFA and CONMEBOL membership, Copa América titles, World Cup appearances, home stadium, nickname.
  2. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selecci%C3%B3n_de_f%C3%BAtbol_del_Per%C3%BA
    Supports: Nickname variants, captain, head coach, and scoring/appearance records referenced in the infobox-style data.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/team/_/id/211/peru
    Supports: Current team statistics and competitive standing in CONMEBOL qualifying.
  4. FotMob — https://www.fotmob.com/teams/5798/overview/peru
    Supports: Home city, stadium, and current team overview.