Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Spain will meet Peru in a high‑profile friendly on Monday, using the encounter at Mexico City’s iconic Cuauhtémoc Stadium as a final rehearsal before the tournament begins.
Spain's Final Countdown
Spain’s most recent outing ended in a 1‑1 draw against Iraq, a match in which Ferran Torres struck the decisive goal for the visitors. The result offered a glimpse of the attacking options head coach Luis De La Fuente can deploy as the squad fine‑tunes its tactics.
Peru, meanwhile, arrived in Mexico after a 2‑1 victory over Haiti in a separate friendly, a win that highlighted the South American side’s resilience and depth ahead of the showdown.
Venue and Broadcast
The match will be staged at the 65,000‑capacity Cuauhtémoc Stadium, a venue known for its electric atmosphere and central location in Mexico’s capital. Fans in the United States can watch the action live on FOX Sports 2, which will carry the broadcast to a wide audience.
World Cup Group H Overview
Spain has been placed in Group H alongside Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. The group stage schedule sees Spain open against Cape Verde on June 15 at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium in Atlanta, face Saudi Arabia on June 21 in the same city, and meet Uruguay on June 26 in Guadalajara. Each opponent presents a distinct challenge, making the preparatory friendly against Peru a valuable test of cohesion.
For Peru, the fixture offers a chance to gauge performance against a top‑ranked European side and to build momentum ahead of their own World Cup ambitions. The game also underscores the growing global reach of international football, with the matchup drawing attention from fans across the Americas and Europe.