After 36 years in the wilderness, Peru returned to the World Cup their first appearance since 1982. Ricardo Gareca was the man tasked with guiding them back.
Peru found moments of promise but ultimately fell short of the consistency needed to progress beyond the group stage. Goals proved hard to come by, with just 2 in 3 matches, and their lack of firepower ultimately told.
Peru endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a narrow 0-1 loss to Denmark, a narrow 0-1 loss to France, and a 2-0 win over Australia. Despite moments of quality, it was not enough to advance, and Peru's campaign ended at the first round.
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Failed to score in 2 of 3 matches eliminated in the group stage.
Paolo Guerrero led Peru's attack with 1 goal at the 2018 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Carrillo, both with 1.
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The tactical mind behind Peru's 2018 campaign. Leading Peru at his first World Cup 1 win, 2 losses under Gareca.
Despite a spirited effort from Paolo Guerrero and André Carrillo, Peru's attacking flair couldn't overcome their defensive vulnerabilities. Ricardo Gareca's team often found themselves on the back foot against more experienced opponents.
