Spain cruise past Peru in final World Cup 2026 warm-up match

Mikel Oyarzabal opens the scoring after two minutes as Spain comfortably win their final World Cup warm-up in Puebla.Spain wrapped up their World Cup warm-up matches with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Peru in Puebla, Mexico.Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring on Monday after just two minutes with a fierce strike from the edge of the area, setting the tone for a straightforward victory for one of the favourites for the upcoming tournament.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4World Cup 2026: All to know about key players and team recordslist 2 of 4What time are World Cup 2026 matches in my time zone?list 3 of 4Too hot to handle? How the heat could affect players at the World Cuplist 4 of 4Will the FIFA World Cup be the economic bonanza US cities were promised?end of listPedri doubled the lead after the half-hour mark, tapping into an empty net following a cross from Ferran Torres, and Spain added a third early in the second half when Yeremy Pino’s delivery forced an error from goalkeeper Pedro Gallese, before Jairo Velez pulled one back for Peru with a low finish.The World Cup kicks off on Thursday, while 2010 champions Spain open their campaign against Cape Verde on June 15.World Cup fever was evident around the stadium in Puebla, where Spain shirts dominated the stands alongside Barcelona jerseys, reflecting the club’s strong representation in Luis de la Fuente’s squad.Peru supporters were outnumbered but remained vocal throughout the evening.Pedri, Rodri and Ferran Torres drew some of the loudest cheers as fans broke into chants and performed Mexican waves around the stadium.World Cup merchandise stalls lined the streets outside, while heavy security protocols did little to dampen the festive atmosphere.“It was a match to build momentum, and we’ve managed to do just that,” Pedri told reporters. “I didn’t realise they loved me so much here in Mexico.”Oyarzabal’s opener extended his scoring streak with Spain to six consecutive games, and he said he hoped to make it seven when the World Cup begins.