Table of ContentsMatch preview for Peru vs SpainTeam news for Peru vs SpainExpected line-ups for Peru vs SpainWhere to watch Peru vs Spain: TV channel, online live streamStats for Peru vs SpainPrediction for Peru vs SpainMatch preview for Peru vs SpainSpain continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup when they take on Peru in Puebla on Tuesday, with Luis de la Fuentes side aiming to return to winning ways before their tournament opener against Cape Verde.La Roja head into the contest as one of the favourites to lift the trophy this summer, although they have not won either of their last two matches. Following a goalless draw with Egypt in March, Spain were held to a 1-1 stalemate by Iraq last week in another warm-up fixture.Despite those recent frustrations, Spain remain unbeaten in their last nine matches, a run stretching back to their penalty shootout defeat against Portugal in the 2025 Nations League final. Peru, meanwhile, are looking to build momentum after missing out on qualification for the World Cup. Mano Menezess side have shown signs of improvement in recent months and will be encouraged by Saturdays 2-1 win over Haiti, where late goals from Renzo Garces and Jairo Velez secured the win.That result means La Bicolor have avoided defeat in three of their last four matches, while they have scored at least twice in three of those outings.The two nations have not met since May 2008, when Spain recorded a 2-1 win in a friendly shortly before going on to win Euro 2008. De la Fuente will hope for another positive result as his side look to head into the World Cup with confidence restored.Team news for Peru vs SpainPeru are without Joao Grimaldo and Alex Valera, with the latter continuing his recovery from a ligament injury.Their absences could see Jhonny Vidales lead the attack, supported by Jairo Velez and Kenji Cabrera, while experienced goalkeeper Pedro Gallese is expected to retain his place between the posts.Spain remain cautious with several key players. Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams are both continuing their recoveries from hamstring injuries and are unlikely to feature against Peru.However, De la Fuente has provided a positive update ahead of the World Cup, saying: Nico, Lamine and Victor are meeting recovery deadlines, they are doing very well.The Spain boss added: I think the three of them will be able to be there for the next game and available. Its great news. If there are no problems these days, we estimate that they are available to count on them on the 15th.Pedri, Rodri and Mikel Oyarzabal were rested against Iraq and may again be protected ahead of the tournament, while David Raya is in contention to return after missing the previous friendly following an extended break after the Champions League final.Expected line-ups for Peru vs SpainPeru: Gallese; Sonne, Garces, Barco, Lopez; Carrillo, Noriega, Concha; Velez, Vidales, CabreraSpain: Raya; Porro, Pubill, Laporte, Grimaldo; Gavi, Zubimendi; Torres, Olmo, Baena; IglesiasWhere to watch Peru vs Spain: TV channel, online live streamKick-off is at 03:00 BST on Tuesday, June 9, from Puebla in Mexico.Fans in the UK can watch the match on Prime Video. Stats for Peru vs SpainPeru are unbeaten in three of their last four matches across all competitionsLa Bicolor have scored at least two goals in three of their last four gamesPeru have found the net in six of their previous seven matchesSpain are unbeaten in their last nine matches in all competitionsLa Roja have recorded six wins and three draws during that nine-match runSpain have not lost since the 2025 Nations League final against PortugalThe last meeting between these sides ended in a 2-1 Spain victory in May 2008Spain went on to win Euro 2008 after beating Peru in that friendlyPeru have not qualified for the World Cup since appearing at the 2018 tournamentSpain are currently ranked second in the FIFA World Rankings, while Peru are 53rdPrediction for Peru vs SpainPeru have shown encouraging signs in recent months and are capable of causing problems in attack, particularly given their recent scoring record.However, Spain possess significantly greater quality throughout the squad and should have enough firepower to secure a comfortable victory, even if Peru manage to get on the scoresheet.Prediction: Peru 1-3 Spain Topics Peru National Football Team Spain National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Spain 1-1 Iraq: Report, result and goals Yamal sits out drab World Cup warm-up draw Cian Cheesbrough 4th June, 2026 Spain vs Iraq: Line-ups confirmed for World Cup warm-up Mitch Fretton 4th June, 2026 World Cup 2026 Group H: Preview, prediction, players to watch, fixtures and TV details Mitch Fretton 3rd June, 2026 Spain v Iraq: Line-ups, stats and preview as European champions continue World Cup build-up Jon Fisher 3rd June, 2026 Spain boss De la Fuente takes sly dig at Mourinho over Real Madrid job: Its important to value the Spanish coach Jon Fisher 1st June, 2026 How long is Lamine Yamal out? 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